CAF Champions League: Semi-final spots on the line in Egypt double-header

CAF Champions League quarter-finals resume with decisive second legs in Egypt this Saturday as two semi-final spots hang in the balance.

Two crucial fixtures will determine which sides progress, with both matches taking place in Egypt and carrying significant weight after tightly contested first-leg encounters.

The opening match sees Pyramids FC host Morocco’s AS FAR at 16:00 GMT, following a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Morocco. With the tie finely poised, both teams enter the return fixture knowing that a place in the semi-finals is within reach.

The away draw leaves the contest evenly balanced, setting up a decisive clash in Cairo where either side could advance.

Attention will then turn to the second fixture of the day, where Al Ahly face Espérance de Tunis at 19:00 GMT.

The Egyptian side go into the match needing to overturn a first-leg defeat against the Tunisian club. Playing at home, Al Ahly will be aiming to respond strongly and keep their campaign alive, while Espérance will look to protect their advantage and secure progression.

Egypt hosts both ties, placing the country at the centre of this stage of the competition. With two high-stakes matches scheduled on the same day, the outcomes will complete the semi-final lineup in this season’s CAF Champions League.

Both fixtures follow closely contested first legs, ensuring that qualification remains undecided heading into the return matches. Each team will be aware that small margins could prove decisive in determining who advances.

CAF Champions League schedule (Times in GMT):
Saturday, March 21, 2026:

• 16:00 – Pyramids FC vs AS FAR
• 19:00 – Al Ahly vs Espérance de Tunis