Champions League Group A: Zamalek Faces Al Hilal in Low-Stakes Finale
The final matchday of the CAF Champions League Group A kicks off this afternoon, featuring a relatively low-stakes encounter between Al Hilal (Sudan) and Zamalek (Egypt).
Match Details:
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Fixture: Al Hilal vs Zamalek
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Time: 6:00 p.m. local time
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Group A Standing Before Match:
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TP Mazembe – 10 pts (+3)
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AS Vita Club – 10 pts (+2)
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Zamalek – 4 pts (-2)
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Al Hilal – 4 pts (-3)
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Context:
Zamalek is looking to end its campaign on a high note. A win would bring them to 7 points, narrowing the gap with the top two teams. But qualification hopes remain very slim, especially as they depend not only on the result of this match but also on off-the-pitch events—namely:
Zamalek is reportedly hoping that AS Vita Club might be penalized for fielding a player who allegedly used two different identities—one with the club and another with the Rwandan national team.
If the protest is successful, it could change the group’s outcome retroactively. However, without a ruling from CAF, Zamalek’s best strategy is to win and hope the situation develops in their favor.
This game marks a final opportunity for both Al Hilal and Zamalek to restore some pride in what has been a tough campaign.
