The CAF Cup’s fourth day, scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, holds pivotal encounters as leaders of their respective groups, USM Alger, RS Berkane, and Zamalek, aim for a quarterfinal berth with a victorious performance. Meanwhile, Club Africain seeks to rectify its course against Rivers United, while Stade Malien endeavors to seize control in Group D against Sekhukhune United.
Zamalek and RS Berkane Eyeing Quarterfinals
Zamalek, leading Group B with an impressive 9 points, sets its sights on securing a quarterfinal spot with a victory against Sagrada Esperança (3 points) on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
GMT. Zamalek remains undefeated in the competition, presenting a formidable challenge for the Angolan club. While the Egyptians seem well-positioned for a fourth consecutive victory, they remain cautious, considering Sagrada Esperança’s determination to climb in the standings.
On the opposite end in Group D, RS Berkane, similarly commanding with 9 points, faces the bottom team, the Black Devils, in a 1 p.m. GMT clash.
The Moroccan club, undefeated in the competition, could potentially advance to the quarterfinals with a victory. Stade Malien and Sekhukhune United, each with 4 points, confront each other in the same group, providing RS Berkane with a favorable margin.
USM Alger’s Quarterfinal Aspirations against Modern Future
USM Alger eyes a quarterfinal berth in the CAF Cup by securing a crucial victory away against Modern Future.
Following a significant advancement with a 1-0 victory over Egyptians, the Algerian club faces a challenging task on December 20.
The Pharaohs, standing at 6 points, are under pressure from Al-Hilal Benghazi (3 points) and seek to level with the Algerians at 9 points. The match kicks off at 4 p.m. GMT.
Club Africain Aims for Redemption Against Rivers United
Club Africain, reeling from a 1-0 defeat to Nigerians on the last matchday, seeks redemption at home against Rivers United on December 20 at 7 p.m. GMT.
Tied at the top with Dream FC (6 points), the Tunisians aim to secure a victory to potentially distance themselves from the competition. However, a suboptimal result could complicate their situation, especially with Dream FC challenging Académica Lobito in the other match and vying for the top spot alongside Rivers United—a scenario Club Africain aims to avoid.
