The group stage of the CAF Champions League resumes on Sunday with two significant fixtures set to shape the standings in Groups A and D.
Teams will compete to secure crucial points as the race for qualification intensifies.
In Group A, Sudanese side Al Hilal Omdurman hosts Congolese giants TP Mazembe at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Al Hilal, currently second in the group with three points, will aim to overtake MC Alger, who leads with four points.
TP Mazembe, sitting in third with just one point, is in desperate need of a win to stay in contention.
Young Africans remain at the bottom of the group without a point after two rounds.
Meanwhile, Group D action kicks off earlier in the day as Mali’s Djoliba AC takes on Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Djoliba, yet to earn a point in the group, faces an uphill battle against Pyramids, who are second with three points.
Tunisian side Esperance de Tunis currently leads the group with four points, while Angola’s Sagrada Esperança sits in third with one point.
The stakes are high for all teams involved as each match in the group stage can significantly impact their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Group A standings:
- MC Alger – 4 points
- Al Hilal Omdurman – 3 points
- TP Mazembe – 1 point
- Young Africans – 0 points
Group D standings:
- Esperance de Tunis – 4 points
- Pyramids – 3 points
- Sagrada Esperança – 1 point
- Djoliba AC – 0 points
Sunday’s fixtures are expected to deliver intense battles as teams fight for dominance in their respective groups.
The outcomes could prove pivotal in determining who advances to the next phase of Africa’s premier club competition.
Fans across the continent will be eagerly watching to see how the drama unfolds.
