After an intense first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, attention now turns to the CAF Confederation Cup, with the quarter-final first-leg matches scheduled for this Sunday. The competition promises high drama as some of Africa’s most competitive clubs face off, including several North African and East African sides, each seeking to advance to the semi-finals.
RS Berkane, one of Morocco’s representatives and featuring Togolese midfielder Fodo Labah, travels to Kenya to face Gor Mahia FC. The Moroccan side will be looking to secure a positive result on foreign soil, aware of the challenges that await them at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium, known for its passionate home support. Berkane’s tactical discipline and experience in continental competitions will be crucial in navigating the hostile atmosphere.
Hassania Union Sport Agadir, the second Moroccan representative, has the advantage of hosting Egyptian giants Zamalek at the Grand Stade d’Agadir. Zamalek, a club with a rich continental history, will provide a stern test for the Moroccan side. For Hassania, the key will be to exploit their home advantage, maintain defensive solidity, and capitalize on any attacking opportunities to carry a favorable result into the return leg in Cairo.
Tunisia’s Étoile Sportive du Sahel also hosts a formidable opponent, El Hilal of Sudan, at the Sousse Olympic Stadium. ES Sahel will rely on their experience in continental competitions to assert control, while El Hilal will look to secure an away goal that could prove decisive in the two-legged tie. Both teams are expected to approach the match with a blend of caution and attacking ambition, making this a highly anticipated encounter.
Meanwhile, Club Sportif Sfaxien travels to Zambia to face Nkana FC at the Nkana Stadium in Kitwe. The Tunisian side will aim to assert their quality on the road, while Nkana FC will be eager to defend their home turf and gain a foothold in the tie. With both sides boasting talented squads, the fixture promises a competitive clash with significant implications for the remainder of the competition.
Sunday’s program is packed with compelling matchups:
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Nkana Stadium, Kitwe, 3:00 PM GMT: Nkana FC (Zambia) vs. CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
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Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, 4:00 PM GMT: Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) vs. RS Berkane (Morocco)
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Sousse Olympic Stadium, 5:00 PM GMT: Étoile Sportive du Sahel (Tunisia) vs. El Hilal (Sudan)
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Grand Stade d’Agadir, 8:00 PM GMT: Hassania Union Sport Agadir (Morocco) vs. Zamalek (Egypt)
With the Confederation Cup quarter-finals now underway, each club will be striving to secure an advantage in the first leg, knowing that every goal could prove decisive in the two-legged ties. Fans across the continent can expect fiercely contested matches, as clubs leverage home advantage, tactical strategies, and individual brilliance in their pursuit of CAF silverware.
The first-leg results will set the stage for the return fixtures, where teams will either consolidate their advantage or fight to overturn deficits, ensuring a thrilling continuation of Africa’s second-tier club competition.
