Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia claimed an emphatic 3-0 win over Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli at the Olympic Stadium in Sousse on Saturday night to revive their hopes of reaching the final four of the CAF Confederation Cup.

After a goalless first half, Etoile opened the scoring in the 57th minute through Alaya Brigui. The 24-year-old defender doubled the home side’s advantage just over 10 minutes later, before Ahmed Akaichi wrapped up the scoring at 3-0 in the 77th.

Following FUS Rabat’s win over fellow Moroccans Kwakab Marrakech last night, Etoile’s victory brings them right back into contention for a place in the final four. The Red Devils are placed third on four points, now just two adrift of second-placed Kawkab and a further one off the pace set by Rabat. Al Ahli remain bottom of the log with zero points.

Etoile will hope that the top two take points off each other and they capitalise in the return game against the Libyans on July 26.

Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli will want a win as they prepare to visit Tunisian side Etoile Sportive du Sahel in a 2016 CAF Confederation Cup Group B clash, on Saturday night.

Alzaeem are under pressure to get a win as they have not experienced a good run in the continental showpiece thus far.

The Libyan side remain rooted at the bottom of the group with zero points next to their name; having lost their opening two matches.

Ahli have lost twice in the group so far to Moroccan sides, FUS Rabat and to Kwakab Marrakech respectively.

However, a win away from home will take them to the third spot and from there, they will hope to do their best at home in the return match to move up and consolidate their position.

For the hosts, Etoile are also desperate for a victory for them to move up the log table as they currently occupy third spot.

The Diables Rouges have only accumulated one point having drawn one match and lost one.

Coach Faouzi Benzarti will have to motivate his troops as they aim to not only reach the knockout stages, but also defend the crown they won last year.

A win for them could elevate them up to the second spot with four points provided, Marrakech defeat the second-placed Rabat on Friday.

The encounter is set to be staged at the Stade Olympique de Sousse on Saturday evening. Kick-off is at 21h30.