The 2025/26 CAF Champions League quarterfinals will kick off with the first legs scheduled for the weekend of 13–15 March 2026, before the decisive return matches between 20–22 March 2026.
These clashes mark the start of the knockout journey toward the May final, with all eight remaining clubs dreaming of continental glory.
CAF has confirmed the qualified teams, and the draw has produced four high-profile pairings packed with history and star power.
Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly will face DR Congo giants TP Mazembe in one of the standout ties, while Wydad Casablanca meet South African side Mamelodi Sundowns in another fiercely anticipated encounter.
Esperance de Tunis have been paired with Angola’s Petro de Luanda, and Tanzania’s Young Africans will take on Morocco’s Raja Casablanca to complete the last-eight lineup.
With tight scheduling across domestic and continental calendars, managing squad rotation, travel and pressure will be crucial over these two legs.
Fans across Africa can now circle mid-March on their calendars as the continent’s premier club competition enters its most dramatic phase yet.
