CAF Champions League final date unveiled: African football fans anticipate thrilling showdown
African football enthusiasts now have a key date to mark on their calendars – the final of the prestigious tournament.The quarter-finals kick off this Friday, March 29, with a highly anticipated clash between Simba SC of Tanzania and Al Ahly of Egypt, the defending champions. Following this, on Saturday, March 30, football aficionados can look forward to three more exhilarating matches.
TP Mazembe from DR Congo will square off against Atlético Petróleos from Luanda, promising an intense encounter. Young Africans of Tanzania will go head-to-head with Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, providing fans with a showdown rich in suspense.
Additionally, Espérance Sportive de Tunis will face ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast, a clash certain to capture the attention of football enthusiasts across the continent.
The CAF Cup quarter-finals are equally enticing, with captivating fixtures on the horizon.
Stade Malien will take on Ghanaian Dreams FC, Future FC will face Zamalek SC in an all-Egyptian duel, while Rivers United of Nigeria will challenge defending champions USM Alger from Algeria.
Meanwhile, Abu Salim of Libya will go up against RS Berkane from Algeria.
With the excitement building, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates for the Champions League and Confederation Cup finals.
Following the semi-finals scheduled for April 19-20 (first leg) and April 26-27 (second leg), the first leg of the Champions League final is slated for Saturday, May 18, with the return leg set for Saturday, May 25, 2024.
The Confederation Cup final will precede this, with the first leg scheduled for Sunday, May 12, followed by the return match on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
These dates are pivotal for all African football enthusiasts, eagerly awaiting to witness which teams will emerge victorious.
As the tournament progresses, the excitement continues to build, setting the stage for an unforgettable climax to the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
