African Clubs Set for Crucial Third Matchday in Continental Competitions
The African continent is bracing for an exciting weekend of football as the third matchday of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup group stages kicks off. With teams vying for qualification to the knockout rounds, this round of fixtures could prove decisive.
CAF Champions League: High-Stakes Encounters Await
In Group B, Sudanese giants Al Hilal will host DR Congo’s AS Vita Club on Friday afternoon at 15:30 local time. Both sides are locked in a tight battle for top position in the group, making this clash a must-watch.
On Sunday, five-time continental champions TP Mazembe will welcome Egyptian heavyweights Zamalek in a much-anticipated showdown. Mazembe, aiming to reassert their dominance in Africa, will look to capitalize on home advantage, while Zamalek are keen to bounce back after a mixed start to the campaign.
Group A also features a key fixture as Ahly Benghazi of Libya travels to Algeria to face Entente Sétif. Both teams are in the hunt for points to solidify their standing in what remains a wide-open group.
The Tunisian derby between Espérance de Tunis and CS Sfaxien rounds off the Champions League action on Sunday. This domestic rivalry takes on a continental twist and is expected to be fiercely contested.
CAF Confederation Cup: Midway Mark Adds Pressure
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Group A action begins on Saturday. Ivorian powerhouse ASEC Mimosas hosts Coton Sport of Cameroon at 15:30, with both sides eyeing top spot in a tightly matched group.
Later that day, AS Bamako will take on AC Léopards at 16:00. The Malian side is seeking a vital home win to stay in contention, while the visitors aim to climb the group standings.
Group B will see Etoile Sportive du Sahel of Tunisia face Zambia’s Nkana FC at 18:00 in Sousse. Etoile, one of the competition’s favourites, is hoping to maintain their momentum in front of their home crowd.
The round concludes on Sunday as Sewe Sports of Côte d’Ivoire go head-to-head with defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt at 15:30. With both sides having strong continental pedigrees, this could be one of the weekend’s standout matches.
With the group stages reaching their midpoint, every goal and every point is crucial. Fans across Africa will be eagerly following the results as their clubs chase continental glory.
