CAF Champions League Quarter-Final Line-Up Confirmed After Group Stage

The CAF Champions League quarter-finals are set following the conclusion of the group stage on Sunday evening. Record winners Al Ahly ended their campaign in Group B with a 0-0 draw against Al AS FAR Rabat. The result was enough for Al Ahly to secure the top spot, while Rabat finished second and also advanced to the quarter-finals. This final group match highlighted Al Ahly’s consistency throughout the phase and confirmed their place among Africa’s elite clubs heading into the knockout stages.

The rest of the group stage action concluded on Saturday, with key developments in Group C. Al-Hilal secured top position after defeating Saint Eloi-Lupopo, while Mamelodi Sundowns, last season’s finalists, earned second place in the group by overcoming MC Alger. This result marked the eighth consecutive quarter-final appearance for Sundowns, underlining their dominance in African club football. Other group winners included Pyramids FC from Group A, Stade Malien from Group D, and ES Tunis, rounding out a competitive set of eight teams ready to contest the next stage.

The confirmed quarter-final line-up is as follows: Pyramids FC (Group Winner), RS Berkane, Al Ahly (Group Winner), AS FAR Rabat, Al Hilal (Group Winner), Mamelodi Sundowns, Stade Malien (Group Winner), and ES Tunis. These fixtures promise intense battles as each club aims to progress to the semi-finals and keep their hopes alive for the coveted CAF Champions League title. Fans can expect tactical battles, high-quality football, and standout performances from some of the continent’s top teams.