CAF Cup Round of 16 Second Leg: Excitement Builds Across Africa
The African continent is set for an exhilarating conclusion to the CAF Cup Round of 16, with several teams holding strong leads heading into the second leg. The stage is set for a dramatic set of return matches, as FUS Rabat and Young Africans will look to confirm their dominance after impressive first-leg victories.
FUS Rabat, having secured a commanding 3-0 win in the first leg against Togo’s Portuaires, will be calm but focused as they aim to seal their progression. Similarly, Young Africans of Tanzania, who thrashed Zimbabwe’s Platinum 5-1, will head into their second leg with one foot firmly planted in the next round.
Here’s the full schedule for the return leg matches:
Friday, April 3:
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3:30 p.m.: MK Etancheite (DRC) – Ahly Shendi (SUD) [1-2]
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6:00 p.m.: ASO Chlef (ALG) – Horoya AC (GUI) [0-1]
Saturday, April 4:
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3:00 p.m.: Power Dynamos (ZAM) – CD Mounana (GAB) [0-4]
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3:00 p.m.: FC Platinum (ZIM) – Young Africans (TAN) [1-5]
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3:00 p.m.: Petrojet (EGY) – Djoliba (MLI) [1-2]
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3:00 p.m.: Al Ittihad (LIB) – ASEC Mimosas (CIV) [1-1]
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4:00 p.m.: Sahel (NIG) – Eleven (MLI) [1-2]
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4:00 p.m.: URA SC (UGA) – Orlando Pirates (AFS) [1-2]
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5:00 p.m.: Olympique Ngor (SEN) – Hearts Of Oak (GHA) [1-2]
Sunday, April 5:
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3:00 p.m.: AS Togo-Port (TOG) – FUS Rabat (MAR) [0-3]
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3:00 p.m.: Ferroviario Beira (MOZ) – AS Vita Club (DRC) [0-3]
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3:00 p.m.: Benfica Luanda (ANG) – Etoile du Sahel (TUN) [0-1]
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3:30 p.m.: Rayon Sport (RWA) – Zamalek (EGY) [1-3]
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Cancelled: Dolphins FC (NIG) – Club Africain (TUN) [0-3]
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4:00 p.m.: Dedebit (ETH) – Warri Wolves (NIG) [0-2]
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4:00 p.m.: Petro (ENG) – Royal Leopards (SWZ) [2-2]
As the second leg approaches, the pressure is on for teams like ASO Chlef, FC Platinum, and Sahel, who face steep challenges to overcome deficits from the first leg. Meanwhile, the teams holding strong leads will be looking to finish the job with composed performances.
With several exciting clashes lined up, football fans across Africa can expect a thrilling weekend of action.
