CAF Champions League holders Esperance are in pole position to qualify for the competition's semi-finals after claiming their third straight win, beating fellow Tunisians Etoile Sahel 1-0. The only goal of the game was scored by midfielder Khaled Mouelhi, who converted a penalty kick before the break. Esperance lead Group A with nine points from three games, five ahead of Etoile and Sunshine Stars of Nigeria. Egyptian champions Ahli are also on brink of qualifying after winning their third Group B game against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday.