The first-leg quarter-final matches of the CAF Champions League will be played this week, with four high-profile encounters scheduled across three days and broadcast on several sports channels.

Clubs from across the continent will battle for a place in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier club competition, with teams from North, West and Southern Africa all involved in the decisive stage of the tournament.

The opening matches are set to begin on Friday and will continue through the weekend, giving supporters several opportunities to follow the action live on television.

Friday’s opening fixtures

The first day of the quarter-final stage will see Mamelodi Sundowns host Stade Malien.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on beIN Sports Arabic 1.

Later on Friday evening, AS FAR will face Pyramids FC in another quarter-final clash.

That encounter is set to start at 11:00 p.m. and will be shown on beIN Sports Arabic 1 and beIN Sports French 6.

Saturday’s match

Action continues on Saturday when RS Berkane take on Al Hilal.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on beIN Sports Arabic 3.

Sunday’s final quarter-final fixture

The final first-leg quarter-final match will take place on Sunday evening when Espérance de Tunis meet Al Ahly.

Kick-off is scheduled for 10:00 p.m., with the match set to be broadcast on beIN Sports Arabic 1 and beIN Sports French 5.

Key stage of the competition

The quarter-final stage marks one of the most important moments of the tournament, as clubs attempt to build an advantage before the second-leg matches.

Strong performances in these first encounters could prove decisive in determining which teams progress to the semi-finals of Africa’s most prestigious club competition.

With several historic clubs involved and matches spread across three days, football supporters across the continent will closely follow the outcome of these opening quarter-final clashes.