The 2024/2025 CAF Champions League begins this Tuesday with the opening day of the group stages, featuring eight thrilling fixtures across the continent. Among the highlights is a highly anticipated Maghreb derby between Raja Casablanca and AS FAR.
Defending champions Al Ahly will start their campaign at home, facing Stade d’Abidjan, while Mouloudia Club d’Alger travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo to take on TP Mazembe in what promises to be a fierce encounter.
The full schedule for the opening day is as follows:
13:00 GMT
- TP Mazembe vs Mouloudia Club d’Alger
- Young Africans vs Al Hilal
16:00 GMT
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maniema Union
- Al Ahly vs Stade d’Abidjan
- Pyramids vs Sagrada Esperança
19:00 GMT
- CR Belouizdad vs Orlando Pirates
- ES Tunis vs Djoliba
- Raja Casablanca vs AS FAR
The competition promises to showcase the best of African club football, as teams battle it out for a spot in the knockout stages.
The opening fixtures set the stage for a highly competitive tournament, with top clubs from across the continent aiming for continental glory.
