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African Champions League final to be replayed after original fixture was abandoned

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Esperance's Moez Ben Cherifia and Haythem Jouini celebrate with the trophy after winning the CAF Champions League [Courtesy]

The second leg of the African Champions League final will be replayed after the original fixture was abandoned and the match awarded to Esperance after opponents Wydad Casablanca left the pitch following a disputed decision.

The Confederation of African Football’s executive committee, meeting in Paris on the fringes of the FIFA Congress, decided on Wednesday to re-stage the match at a neutral ground in a decision that could spark an immediate legal challenge.

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