CAF Champions League – Round 4: TP Mazembe Lead Group A, USM Alger Advance to Semis
The CAF Champions League group stage reached a pivotal fourth round this weekend, bringing dramatic shifts in both groups.
Group A: TP Mazembe Take Control
TP Mazembe solidified their position at the top of Group A with a 1-0 victory over Egypt’s Smouha, climbing to 8 points. The Congolese giants now lead the group outright, with a strong chance of qualifying for the semifinals.
In the group’s other fixture, Moghreb Tétouan kept their hopes alive with a crucial 1-0 away win over Al-Hilal of Sudan, bringing both clubs to 5 points, just three behind Mazembe.
Group A Standings:
TP Mazembe (DR Congo) – 8 pts
Moghreb Tétouan (Morocco) – 5 pts
Al-Hilal Omdurman (Sudan) – 5 pts
Smouha (Egypt) – 3 pts
Group B: USM Alger Qualify, Sétif in Trouble
In Group B, USM Alger became the first team to qualify for the semifinals after maintaining their perfect record with a 1-0 win over fellow Algerians MC Eulma. With 12 points from 4 matches, they are already through.
Meanwhile, reigning champions ES Sétif suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat in Sudan against Al-Merreikh, leaving them third in the group with 4 points and no longer in control of their fate.
Group B Standings:
USM Alger (Algeria) – 12 pts
Al-Merreikh (Sudan) – 7 pts
ES Sétif (Algeria) – 4 pts
MC Eulma (Algeria) – 0 pts
The pressure is now on Sétif, who must win their remaining games and hope for favorable results to keep their title defense alive.
