CAF Champions League quarter-final draw and road to the final confirmed

The draw for the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League was held today, officially determining each team’s route from the quarter-finals all the way to the final.

The group stage concluded last Sunday, completing the lineup of eight qualified teams for the quarter-finals. The draw ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in 6th of October City, Egypt.

Quarter-Final Fixtures

The draw produced four heavyweight clashes across the continent:

QF1: RS Berkane (Morocco) vs Al Hilal (Sudan)
QF2: Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) vs Al Ahly (Egypt)
QF3: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) vs Stade Malien (Mali)
QF4: AS FAR (Morocco) vs Pyramids FC (Egypt)

The first-leg matches are scheduled to take place on March 13, 14, or 15, while the return legs will be played on March 20, 21, or 22.

Semi-Final Pathway

The bracket for the semi-finals has also been confirmed:

Winner of QF2 vs Winner of QF3
Winner of QF4 vs Winner of QF1

This structure opens the door for potential blockbuster encounters in the last four, including the possibility of major North African and sub-Saharan showdown depending on the quarter-final results.

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With the road to the final now officially mapped out, Africa’s elite clubs are set to enter the decisive phase of the CAF Champions League, where margins are slim and every detail could shape continental glory.

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CAF Champions League quarter-final draw and road to the final confirmed