The Tunisian sports club, Espérance Sportive de Tunis, announced the reorganization of its technical affairs following the decision to dismiss coach Maher Kanzari, revealing the identity of the new head coach who will lead the team in the upcoming phase.

Esperance announced on its official Facebook page that Frenchman Christian Bracconi, the assistant coach, will temporarily take on the role of head coach, in a move aimed at maintaining technical stability within the team.

This decision comes ahead of the crucial encounter awaiting Esperance against the Angolan team Petro Atletico, scheduled for next Saturday, as part of the African Champions League. This match represents a pivotal point in the team's journey towards qualifying for the quarter-finals.

The official club statement read: "The assistant coach, Frenchman Christian Bracconi, will temporarily oversee the team's training in preparation for the upcoming match against Petro Atlético."

Esperance also called on its fans to continue their support and backing, emphasizing the importance of concerted efforts during this phase to achieve a positive result that would bring the team back on track after the recent setback against Stade Malien.

Esperance suffered an away defeat against Stade Malien with a score of 1-0, putting the team in a difficult position. They now need to secure a victory in the final round of the group stage to ensure official qualification to the quarter-finals and avoid an early exit from the tournament.