As the dust settles on the captivating spectacle of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the focus swiftly shifts to the intensity of the CAF Champions League, where the highly-anticipated posters for the 5th day have been unveiled. The upcoming clashes promise a thrilling spectacle for football enthusiasts across the continent.
Kicking off the action on Friday, February 23, is a compelling duel between Al Ahly and Medeama FC at 4 p.m. GMT.
This clash marks the commencement of a weekend filled with football fervor as African clubs vie for supremacy.
The Friday fixtures continue with Al Hilal hosting Petro de Luanda in Sudan, adding another layer of excitement to the footballing narrative.
The evening encounter sees Asec Mimosas lock horns with Simba SC in Abidjan, promising an enthralling battle under the floodlights.
Saturday, February 24, adds to the football spectacle with an array of enticing matchups. TP Mazembe will face Pyramids in Lubumbashi, while Jwaneng Galaxy will play host to Wydad AC in Botswana.
Mamelodi Sundowns are set for a challenging away fixture against Nouadhibou in Mauritania, amplifying the international flavor of the competition.
Wydad AC’s journey to Botswana is poised to be a stern test, and the weekend culminates with a highly anticipated clash between Tunisian giants ES Sahel and ES Tunis.
The face-off between these two football powerhouses promises to be a fitting crescendo to an action-packed weekend.
The schedule for the 5th day of the CAF Champions League unfolds as follows:
Friday, February 23
– Al-Hilal vs. Petro de Luanda (4 p.m. GMT)
– Medeama vs. Al Ahly SC (4 p.m. GMT)
– Asec Mimosas vs. Simba SC (7 p.m. GMT)
Saturday, February 24
– TP Mazembe vs. Pyramids (1 p.m. GMT)
– Jwaneng Galaxy vs. Wydad AC (1 p.m. GMT)
– Nouadhibou vs. Mamelodi Sundowns (4 p.m. GMT)
– Young Africans vs. CR Belouizdad (4 p.m. GMT)
– ES Sahel vs. ES Tunis (7 p.m. GMT)
Football enthusiasts can brace themselves for an exhilarating weekend of African club football, where the quest for continental glory intensifies with each passing fixture.
