CAF Champions League

CAFCL: Al-Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns advance into semi-finals

CAFCL: Al-Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns advance into semi-finals

Current CAF Champions League holders Al-Ahly advanced into the semi-finals after a 1-0 aggregate win over Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman in the quarter-final second leg on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. The first leg in Cairo ended goalless but Emam Ashour was the one to make the difference in the return leg thanks to his 80th minute effort. Al-Ahly will get to face Mamelodi Sundowns in...

CAFCL: Orlando Pirates claim away win at MC Alger in quarter-final first leg

Orlando Pirates claimed a big advantage in the CAF Champions League (CAFCL) quarter-finals after recording a 1-0 win away at Algerian side MC Alger in the first leg on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. Mohau Nkota's 65th minute goal was the difference in Douera, giving the South African giants momentum going into the return leg in Johannesburg next Wednesday. Meanwhile, fellow South African side Mamelodi Sundowns were...

CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup draw serve up thrilling Q/finals matchups

CAF Champions League & Confederation Cup draw serve up thrilling Q/finals matchups

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday conducted the quarter-final draw for the 2024-25 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, Afrosport reports. The draw, which was held at the beIN Sports studios in Doha, Qatar, saw the final eight teams in both tiers of African club football get their respective opponents for the knockout stages. In the CAF Champions League, defending champions Al Ahly were...

Doha set to host CAF Champions League & Conderation Cup quarterfinals draw

Doha set to host CAF Champions League & Conderation Cup quarterfinals draw

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the date and venue for the quarter-finals draw of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, Afrosport reports. The draw for the two tiers of African club football will be conducted in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, on Thursday, 20 February. Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The quarterfinals draw is set for February 20, 2025, in...

CAFCL: Al Hilal Omdurman stun MC Alger to maintain perfect start

CAFCL: Al Hilal Omdurman stun MC Alger to maintain perfect start

Sudanese champions Al Hilal Omdurman on Saturday night stunned MC Alger 1-0 in Algiers, to maintain their perfect start to the CAF Champions League group stage, Afrosport reports. In a keenly contested affair at the Stade du 5 Juillet, Guessouma Fofana's 76th minute header secured maximum points for the Sudanese giants, and their third consecutive win. Goalkeeper Issa Fofana made a couple of brilliant saves late...