CAF’s second round of the 2025/26 Champions League resumes on Saturday with several decisive return-leg encounters across the continent.
Clubs will battle for places in the prestigious group stage.
South Africa’s Orlando Pirates face a difficult mission at home against DR Congo’s Saint Eloi Lupopo after losing 3-0 in the first leg.
The Buccaneers must deliver a flawless performance to overturn the deficit and keep their continental hopes alive.
In Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian champions Young Africans will host Malawi’s Silver Strikers.
Yanga trail 1-0 from the first leg and will rely on their attacking strength to bounce back in front of their home fans.
Rivers United of Nigeria will also seek redemption when they welcome Mozambique’s Black Bulls.
The Nigerian side lost 1-0 away and must win convincingly to reach the group stage for a second consecutive season.
Atlético Petroleos de Luanda from Angola enter their clash with Côte d’Ivoire’s Stade d’Abidjan in a strong position.
A 2-0 first-leg win gives them a comfortable advantage as they look to confirm progression at home.
Defending champions Al Ahly will play in Cairo against Aigle Noir FC of Burundi.
The Egyptian giants hold a slim 1-0 lead and will aim to finish the job before their home supporters.
JS Kabylie of Algeria, who defeated Tunisia’s US Monastirienne 3-0 in the first leg, are favourites to advance as they host the return fixture.
The Algerians’ strong display gives them full control of their destiny.
The day will conclude in Rabat, where Morocco’s AS FAR face Guinea’s Horoya AC.
After a balanced 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Moroccan champions must secure a home victory to seal qualification.
