The CAF Champions League group stage begins this Tuesday with a slate of highly anticipated matches across four groups. Clubs from around the continent will battle to establish early dominance in their respective groups.
Group A
The action in Group A starts at 2:00 PM with DR Congo’s TP Mazembe hosting Algeria’s MC Alger.
At the same time, Tanzania’s Young Africans face Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal Omdurman. All four teams currently have zero points as the group stage gets underway.
Group A Fixtures:
- TP Mazembe (DRC) vs. MC Alger (ALG) – 2:00 PM
- Young Africans (TAN) vs. Al Hilal Omdurman (SUD) – 2:00 PM
Current Standings:
- TP Mazembe: 0 pts
- MC Alger: 0 pts
- Young Africans: 0 pts
- Al Hilal Omdurman: 0 pts
Group B
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will host AS Maniema from DR Congo at 5:00 PM, followed by an all-Moroccan clash between Raja Casablanca and AS FAR Rabat at 8:00 PM.
Both matches promise high stakes as teams aim to start their campaigns with maximum points.
Group B Fixtures:
- Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs. AS Maniema (DRC) – 5:00 PM
- Raja Casablanca (MOR) vs. AS FAR Rabat (MOR) – 8:00 PM
Current Standings:
- Raja Casablanca: 0 pts
- AS FAR Rabat: 0 pts
- Mamelodi Sundowns: 0 pts
- AS Maniema: 0 pts
Group C
Egyptian giants Al Ahly, last season’s runners-up, welcome Côte d’Ivoire’s Stade d’Abidjan at 5:00 PM.
Later in the evening, CR Belouizdad from Algeria will take on South Africa’s Orlando Pirates at 8:00 PM.
Group C Fixtures:
- Al Ahly (EGY) vs. Stade d’Abidjan (CIV) – 5:00 PM
- CR Belouizdad (ALG) vs. Orlando Pirates (RSA) – 8:00 PM
Current Standings:
- Al Ahly: 0 pts
- Stade d’Abidjan: 0 pts
- CR Belouizdad: 0 pts
- Orlando Pirates: 0 pts
Group D
Egypt’s Pyramids FC host Angola’s Sagrada Esperança at 5:00 PM, while Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunis faces Mali’s Djoliba AC at 8:00 PM.
Both matches are critical for setting the tone in what promises to be a competitive group.
Group D Fixtures:
- Pyramids (EGY) vs. Sagrada Esperança (ANG) – 5:00 PM
- Espérance de Tunis (TUN) vs. Djoliba AC (MLI) – 8:00 PM
Current Standings:
- Espérance de Tunis: 0 pts
- Pyramids: 0 pts
- Sagrada Esperança: 0 pts
- Djoliba AC: 0 pts
Intense Start Expected
With every team looking to claim an early advantage, the opening round of fixtures is sure to deliver exciting football.
Fans across Africa will be eager to see how their clubs perform as the journey to continental glory begins.
