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Caf Champions League: 5,000 fans allowed to attend semi-final showdowns

The host teams approached the continent's football authority with the request for fans attendance which has been accepted for Saturday's matches

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has permitted 5,000 fans to attend the two Caf Champions League semi-final games on Saturday.

Esperance welcome defending champions Al Ahly to the Stade Olympique de Rades while Wydad Casablanca host Kaizer Chiefs at the Mohammed V Stadium in another intruiging fixture.

Caf disclosed on Friday that the host teams - Esperance and Wydad requested fans presence in their stadiums for the first-leg clashes, and it was accepted after consultations with government and health authorities in Tunisia and Morocco.