Africa NewsWith reports suggesting that Lucas Ribeiro Costa's proposed move to Esperance de Tunis has collapsed, a Tunisian analyst has remarked that the Brazilian star would have benefited the Tunisian league. Following Tunisia's abysmal showing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there has been significant debate about the direction of football in the country. Recently, Esperance appeared close to signing former Mamelodi Sundowns star Ribeiro, but reports have emerged that the deal may not go ahead as planned, despite the player having recently been spotted at an airport in Tunis. Speaking amid the growing uncertainty surrounding the transfer, Tunisian commentator and analyst Marwan Qara suggested that Ribeiro would have raised the standard of football in the country. READ: Aarhus director confirms Links was a wanted man"The presence of players like Ribeiro in our league benefits our players," said Qara, according to Sans Gants.