The CAF Champions League could feature all Egyptian teams in the final this season following the much-anticipated quarterfinal draw in Cairo on Tuesday.
Record holders, Al Ahly’s path to the final of CAF’s elite club competition diverged from defending champions Pyramids FC, making it possible for an all-Egyptian final.
The draw, held in Cairo saw Al Ahly being paired against Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis, while Pyramids FC takes on Moroccan club FAR Rabat.
South African giants, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Mali powerhouse Stade Malien in other quarterfinal showdown.
The first leg of the quarterfinal has been scheduled for the weekend of March 13-15, 2026, with the reverse fixture slated for March 20-22, 2026.
These clashes mark the start of the knockout journey toward the May final, with all eight remaining clubs dreaming of continental glory.
As the Champions League progresses towards its climax, the pathway to the semifinals has become clearer, setting the stage for a high-stakes continental battles.
The winner of the tie between Al Ahly and Esperance will take on the winner of the clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Stade Malien.
Besides, the winner of the match between FAR Rabat and Pyramids will battle it out with the winner of RS Berkane and Al-Hilal.
With tight scheduling across domestic and continental calendars, managing squad rotation, travel and pressure will be crucial over these two legs.
Fans across Africa can now circle mid-March on their calendars as the continent’s premier club competition enters its most dramatic phase yet.
