The quarter-final line-up for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League has been confirmed, and it has delivered one of the most anticipated matchups on the continent, with record winners Al Ahly drawn against Tunisian giants Espérance de Tunis in what promises to be a heavyweight encounter.
The draw has produced a series of high-profile fixtures that underline the competitive depth of this season’s tournament.
Moroccan side RS Berkane will face Sudanese outfit Al Hilal, while South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns are set to lock horns with Mali’s Stade Malien.
Another intriguing tie will see Moroccan powerhouse AS FAR take on Egypt’s Pyramids FC for a place in the semi-finals.
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Attention, however, will firmly be on the clash between Al Ahly and Espérance de Tunis, two clubs with rich continental histories and a long-standing rivalry on the African stage.
Their meeting is widely seen as an early final, with both sides boasting pedigree, experience and ambition to go all the way.
The quarter-final first-leg matches are scheduled to take place between 13 and 15 March 2026, with the decisive return legs set for 20 to 22 March 2026.
With the road to the semi-finals now clearly mapped out, African football fans can expect a thrilling knockout phase as the continent’s elite battle for supremacy.
