The group stage of the CAF Champions League continues on Saturday with a full schedule of matches for the second round. Teams across the continent will battle to secure crucial points as they aim to strengthen their positions in their respective groups.
Group A:
In Algiers, MC Alger hosts Young Africans of Tanzania at 8:00 p.m. local time. With the group still wide open, both teams will be eager for a win.
Current standings place Al Hilal Omdurman at the top with three points, followed by TP Mazembe and MC Alger on one point each. Young Africans will be looking to recover after a disappointing start.
Group A Standings:
- Al Hilal Omdurman – 3 points
- TP Mazembe – 1 point
- MC Alger – 1 point
- Young Africans – 0 points
Group B:
AS Maniema welcomes Raja Casablanca at 2:00 p.m. in the first of two games in Group B. Later in the evening, AS FAR Rabat, who lead the group, will face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at 8:00 p.m.
Both fixtures promise to be fiercely contested as teams seek to establish dominance early in the tournament.
Group B Standings:
- AS FAR Rabat – 3 points
- Mamelodi Sundowns – 1 point
- AS Maniema – 1 point
- Raja Casablanca – 0 points
Group C:
The action begins in Johannesburg, where Orlando Pirates take on Egyptian giants Al Ahly at 2:00 p.m.
Both teams secured wins in their opening matches, setting up a clash of two in-form sides.
The day concludes in Côte d’Ivoire, with Stade d’Abidjan hosting Algeria’s CR Belouizdad at 5:00 p.m. Both sides are desperate for points after losses in their first matches.
Group C Standings:
- Al Ahly – 3 points
- Orlando Pirates – 3 points
- Stade d’Abidjan – 0 points
- CR Belouizdad – 0 points
Fans across Africa will be closely watching as the continent’s top clubs continue their pursuit of the prestigious title.
Saturday’s fixtures are set to provide a mix of intense rivalries and tactical battles as teams vie for early advantages in the group stage.
