The CAF Champions League quarter-final draw has delivered heavyweight matchups and, importantly, revealed the potential semi-final fixtures, giving clubs and fans a clearer picture of the road to the final.
With African giants such as Al Ahly, ES Tunis, Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR still in contention, the knockout bracket promises high-stakes drama in Africa’s premier club competition.
CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Fixtures
The confirmed quarter-final ties are:
Each tie will be played over two legs, with aggregate scores determining who advances to the semi-finals.
Potential CAF Champions League Semi-Final Fixtures
The draw has also mapped out the semi-final bracket:
This structure significantly raises the stakes, especially for the heavyweight clash between ES Tunis and Al Ahly, as the winner could potentially meet Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals — a tie worthy of a final.
ES Tunis vs Al Ahly: A Final Before the Final?
The showdown between ES Tunis and record champions Al Ahly is widely viewed as the marquee tie of the quarter-finals.
Al Ahly’s unmatched CAF Champions League pedigree makes them perennial favorites, but ES Tunis have consistently proven their ability to eliminate top opposition in knockout stages. With a potential semi-final against Sundowns or Stade Malien awaiting, the winner must navigate a demanding route to the final.
Sundowns Eye Opportunity in semi-finals
Mamelodi Sundowns will see their clash against Stade Malien as a strong opportunity to reach the last four. However, progression would likely set up a blockbuster semi-final against either ES Tunis or Al Ahly — a true test of their continental ambitions.
North African Power Battle on the Other Side
On the opposite side of the bracket, AS FAR vs Pyramids FC and RS Berkane vs Al Hilal SC could produce a fiercely competitive semi-final.
If Moroccan sides AS FAR and RS Berkane both advance, fans could witness a domestic rivalry on the continental stage. Alternatively, Al Hilal or Pyramids FC could disrupt that narrative and reshape the tournament landscape.
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