CAF Champions League semi-final clashes set, Moroccan derby highlights ties

The CAF Champions League semifinals are officially set, featuring an all-Moroccan showdown and a high-profile North and Southern African clash.

Moroccan sides FAR Rabat and RS Berkane will face each other in a historic domestic derby on the continental stage, while Esperance de Tunis takes on Mamelodi Sundowns in a highly anticipated clash of champions.

FAR Rabat secured their spot after eliminating Egyptian side Pyramids FC, who are the reigning champions of the competition. Their impressive performances over the two legs overshadowed their Egyptian opponents.

The Moroccan outfit defied all odds to beat Pyramids in a crucial away clash after playing out a 1-1 draw in the first leg tie, completing a 3-2 aggregate win.

RS Berkane followed suit, progressing past Al Hilal with a 2-1 aggregate victory. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Berkane delivered a decisive 1-0 away win to confirm their place in the semifinals. Their clinical finishing and tactical maturity ensured they overcame the Sudanese challenge to set up a mouthwatering Moroccan clash.

The all-Moroccan semifinal not only guarantees excitement for fans of both clubs but also underscores Morocco’s growing dominance in African club football.

Both FAR Rabat and RS Berkane will now turn their focus to the semifinals, where strategy, form, and continental ambition will be tested in a showdown that promises to be fiercely contested.

On the other hand, Esperance de Tunis eliminated Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly, demonstrating tactical discipline and experience to secure progression.

Mamelodi Sundowns, meanwhile, overcame Stade Malien despite losing the return leg 2-0, thanks to a dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg that sealed a 3-2 aggregate win.

The matchup between Esperance and Sundowns promises a high-stakes, intense contest, pitting North African tactical precision against Southern African resilience and strength.

With the semifinals confirmed, CAF Champions League fans can anticipate thrilling encounters filled with strategy, skill, and the quest for continental glory.

Both ties carry enormous stakes, with historic bragging rights and a place in the final on the line, making the stage set for a dramatic conclusion to Africa’s premier club competition.

The first leg of the semifinals is scheduled for the weekend of April 10–12, with return legs set for April 17–19. Both ties carry enormous stakes, with historic bragging rights and a place in the final on the line, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to Africa’s premier club competition.