Road To Semifinals Begins As CAF Confirms Champions League Quarterfinal Dates

Road To Semifinals Begins As CAF Confirms Champions League Quarterfinal Dates

By BSN Sports 

The Confederation of African Football (Confederation of African Football) has confirmed the schedule for the quarterfinal stage of the CAF Champions League, with the competition set to resume after a brief pause following the draw, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The standout tie will see Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis take on defending champions Al Ahly SC in what promises to be one of the most anticipated clashes of the round. The first leg will be played in Radès before the decisive return match in Cairo, renewing a historic rivalry between two of Africa’s most successful clubs.

Elsewhere, the battle for a place in the semifinals is expected to be equally intense. Morocco’s AS FAR will face Egyptian side Pyramids FC, while South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns meets Mali’s Stade Malien in a tie that could produce an upset. In the remaining fixture, RS Berkane will take on Sudanese side Al Hilal SC.

With only four semifinal spots available, the two-legged encounters promise high drama where even the smallest mistake could prove decisive.

Quarterfinal Schedule (GMT)

First Legs

March 13 – 6:00 p.m.: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien

March 13 – 10:00 p.m.: AS FAR vs Pyramids FC

March 14 – 10:00 p.m.: RS Berkane vs Al Hilal SC

March 15 – 9:00 p.m.: Espérance Sportive de Tunis vs Al Ahly SC

Second Legs

March 21 – 4:00 p.m.: Pyramids FC vs AS FAR

March 21 – 7:00 p.m.: Al Ahly SC vs Espérance Sportive de Tunis

March 22 – 4:00 p.m.: Al Hilal SC vs RS Berkane

March 22 – 4:00 p.m.: Stade Malien vs Mamelodi Sundowns