African Giants Await Fate as CAF Quarterfinal Draw Sets Stage for Blockbuster Clashes

The upcoming draw ceremonies have generated exceptional interest, given the potential for heavyweight clashes and early showdowns between Africa’s elite clubs, particularly with the strong presence of Egyptian sides that have long been accustomed to competing for continental titles.

The lineup for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals features:

Al Ahly SC (Egypt)

Pyramids FC (Egypt)

Al Hilal Omdurman (Sudan)

Stade Malien (Mali)

RS Berkane (Morocco)

AS FAR (Morocco)

Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)

In the CAF Confederation Cup, the quarterfinalists are:

Zamalek SC (Egypt)

Al Masry SC (Egypt)

USM Alger (Algeria)

CR Belouizdad (Algeria)

Olympic Safi (Morocco)

Wydad AC (Morocco)

AS Otohô (Congo)

AS Maniema Union 

According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Confederation Cup quarterfinal draw will take place first at 1:00 PM Cairo time, followed immediately by the Champions League quarterfinal draw at 2:00 PM Cairo time.

Quarterfinal Match Dates

CAF Champions League

First legs: March 13–14

Second legs: March 20–21

CAF Confederation Cup

First legs: March 15

Second legs: March 22