The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the schedule for the quarter-finals of the 2024-2025 CAF Confederation Cup.
The first-leg matches are set to take place on Wednesday, April 2, with the return fixtures scheduled for Wednesday, April 9.
Among the standout encounters, an all-Algerian showdown between CS Constantine and USM Alger promises to be a fierce battle.
The first leg will be hosted at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium at 16:00 GMT, while the decisive second leg is set for the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 at 19:00 GMT.
Elsewhere, reigning champions Zamalek SC will face South African side Stellenbosch FC.
The Egyptian club will first travel to Cape Town Stadium for a 13:00 GMT kick-off before hosting Stellenbosch at the Cairo International Stadium at 16:00 GMT in the return leg.
Another intriguing fixture sees ASEC Mimosas take on last season’s finalists RS Berkane.
The Ivorian side will play at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan at 16:00 GMT before traveling to Morocco for the second leg at the Stade Municipal de Berkane, which will kick off at 19:00 GMT.
Meanwhile, Al Masry SC will go head-to-head with Simba SC.
The Egyptian club hosts the first leg at Suez Stadium at 16:00 GMT, while the return fixture will be played in Dar es Salaam at 13:00 GMT.
Path to the semi-finals
The road to the final is beginning to take shape, with the semi-final matchups also being mapped out.
The winner of the RS Berkane-ASEC Mimosas tie will face the victor of the CS Constantine-USM Alger clash.
On the other side of the draw, the winner between Simba SC and Al Masry SC will take on either Zamalek SC or Stellenbosch FC.
CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final fixtures
First Leg – Wednesday, April 2
- 13:00 GMT: Stellenbosch FC vs. Zamalek SC
- 16:00 GMT: ASEC Mimosas vs. RS Berkane
- 16:00 GMT: CS Constantine vs. USM Alger
- 16:00 GMT: Al Masry SC vs. Simba SC
Second Leg – Wednesday, April 9
- 13:00 GMT: Simba SC vs. Al Masry SC
- 16:00 GMT: Zamalek SC vs. Stellenbosch FC
- 19:00 GMT: RS Berkane vs. ASEC Mimosas
- 19:00 GMT: USM Alger vs. CS Constantine
With several high-profile clashes on the horizon, fans can expect thrilling encounters as the remaining teams battle for a place in the semi-finals and, ultimately, a shot at continental glory.
