Egyptian clubs’ fortunes diverge in African Champions League group stage wrap-up

Following the conclusion of all matches in the group stage of the African Champions League, “Al-Watan Sport” reviews the outcomes, with Al Ahly securing the sole representation for Egyptian football in the quarter-finals while Pyramids bid farewell after finishing at the bottom of their group.

Group A Standings:

1. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) – 13 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
2. TP Mazembe (DR Congo) – 10 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
3. Nouadhibou (Mauritania) – 5 points
4. Pyramids – 5 points

Group B Standings:

1. ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) – 11 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
2. Simba SC (Tanzania) – 9 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
3. Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) – 9 points
4. Jwaneng Galaxy (Botswana) – 4 points

Group C Standings:

1. Petro Atletico (Angola) – 12 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
2. Esperance Tunis (Tunisia) – 11 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
3. Al-Hilal (Sudan) – 5 points
4. Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia) – 5 points

Group D Standings:

1. Al Ahly – 12 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
2. Young Africans (Tanzania) – 8 points (Qualified for quarter-finals)
3. CR Belouizdad (Algeria) – 8 points
4. Medeama SC (Ghana) – 4 points

While Al Ahly secured their spot in the knockout stage, Pyramids faced disappointment, finishing at the bottom of their group despite their efforts.

With only one Egyptian team progressing, it marks a mixed bag of results for Egyptian football in this year’s tournament.