Ahli will be seeking an unprecedented third successive Champions League title when they host Etoile Sahel in the second-leg of the competition's final on Friday. The Cairo giants, who will also bag a record-breaking sixth title if they beat Etoile, held the Tunisians to a goalless draw in Sousse in the first-leg.

In the 2005 final, Ahli also settled for a goalless away draw with Etoile before crushing them in Cairo 3-0 to claim the trophy. The dominant tone has been one of optimism among Red Devils fans but manager Manuel Jose is calling for focus ahead of the anticipating encounter.

On the other hand, Etoile will be desperate to overcome their ill-fated appearances in the final of Africa's premier competition. The Tunisians reached two successive Champions League finals in 2004 and 2005 but failed in their attempts to capture the trophy, losing to Nigeria's Enyimba and Ahli respectively. Etoile officials were in confident mood ahead of the first-leg, but following the draw, they became more cautious.

Regarding teams news, Ahli approach the game with an almost full-strength side, following the recovery of injured trio Ahmed Al-Sayed, Gilberto and Emad Al-Nahhas. Classy playmaker Mohamed Abou-Treika, who sustained a minor knock in training, will be also available for the crunch meeting. Mohamed Barakat is the only absentee for Ahli through automatic suspension, after picking up a controversial yellow card in the first-leg. On the other hand, Etoile will be missing skipper Seif Ghezal and left full back Mehdi Meriah, both for suspension.

Prediction: 2-0

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Pick : Ahly
Odds : 1.45
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : Bet-at-home
Date : 2007-11-09
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