The CAF quarter-finals date and fixtures have officially been confirmed. CAF has comfirmed fixture dates and kick-off times for the highly anticipated 2024-25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals. South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will be flying the country’s flag high in the CAF Champions League, while Stellenbosch FC represents in the Confederation Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns Set for Tough Esperance Challenge
Mamelodi Sundowns will host Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis in their first-leg quarter-final clash at Loftus Stadium on Tuesday, April 1, with kick-off set for 13h00 GMT (15h00 local time). The return leg will take place at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi in Tunisia on Tuesday, April 8, kicking off at 19h00 GMT (21h00 local time).
Should Sundowns progress, they will face either Egyptian giants Al Ahly or Sudan’s Al Hilal in the semi-finals, setting up a potential blockbuster tie.
Orlando Pirates Face MC Alger Test
Orlando Pirates will travel to Algeria for the first leg of their quarter-final against MC Alger at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 on Tuesday, April 1, at 19h00 GMT (21h00 local time). The return leg is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at Orlando Stadium, with kick-off at 16h00 GMT (18h00 local time).
If Pirates secure victory, they will meet the winner of the Pyramids FC vs AS FAR quarter-final in the next round.
Full CAF Champions League Quarter-final Fixtures
First Leg – Tuesday, April 1
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance Sportive de Tunis – 13h00 GMT
- Al Ahly SC vs Al Hilal SC – 19h00 GMT
- Pyramids FC vs AS FAR – 19h00 GMT
- MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates – 19h00 GMT
Second Leg – Tuesday, April 8 & Wednesday, April 9
- Al Hilal SC vs Al Ahly SC – 19h00 GMT
- AS FAR vs Pyramids FC – 19h00 GMT
- Esperance Sportive de Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns – 19h00 GMT
- Orlando Pirates vs MC Alger – 16h00 GMT (April 9)
Stellenbosch FC Representing in the Confederation Cup
South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC will take on Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals. They will host the first leg at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday, April 2, at 13h00 GMT (15h00 local time). The return leg will be played at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, April 9, at 16h00 GMT (18h00 local time).
A win for Stellenbosch would see them face the winner of the Simba SC vs Al Masry tie in the semi-finals.
Full CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-final Fixtures
First Leg – Wednesday, April 2
- Stellenbosch FC vs Zamalek SC – 13h00 GMT
- Asec Mimosas vs RS Berkane – 16h00 GMT
- CS Constantine vs USM Alger – 16h00 GMT
- Al Masry SC vs Simba SC – 16h00 GMT
Second Leg – Wednesday, April 9
- Simba SC vs Al Masry SC – 13h00 GMT
- Zamalek SC vs Stellenbosch FC – 16h00 GMT
- RS Berkane vs Asec Mimosas – 19h00 GMT
- USM Alger vs CS Constantine – 19h00 GMT
CAF Quarter-Finals: Exciting Times for South African Clubs
With three clubs representing the country in CAF competitions, South African football fans will be eagerly following these crucial encounters. Both Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will be looking to advance in the Champions League, while Stellenbosch FC aims to make history in the Confederation Cup.
Who will make it to the semi-finals? Stay tuned for all the action as these thrilling fixtures unfold!
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