Teams prepare for CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg battles

The schedule for the first-leg ties of the Confederation Cup quarter-finals has been confirmed, with four matches set to take place across Saturday and Sunday.

Clubs from across the continent will compete for an advantage in the opening fixtures as the knockout stage of the competition gets under way.

The first leg encounters will see teams attempt to build momentum before the return matches determine which sides advance to the semi-finals.

Two quarter-final matches are scheduled for Saturday, March 14. In the earlier fixture, Otoho d’Oyo will host Zamalek at 2:00 p.m.

The match presents an opportunity for the home side to secure a strong result before the second leg, while their opponents will be aiming to take a favourable scoreline back into the return encounter.

Later on the same day, Al Masry will face Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad in a night fixture scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Both teams will be looking to make a decisive impact in the opening leg as they seek to strengthen their chances of progressing in the competition.

The remaining two matches will take place on Sunday, March 15. AS Maniema are set to host USM Alger at 2:00 p.m. in another key clash, with both sides hoping to take control of the tie before the second leg.

The final match of the round’s first-leg fixtures will see OC Safi take on Wydad Casablanca at 11:00 p.m. The encounter brings together two sides determined to secure a strong position ahead of the return leg.

These matches mark the start of the quarter-final phase, where the eight remaining teams in the tournament will compete over two legs to determine who moves into the semi-finals.

Results from the first-leg fixtures could prove decisive as the clubs continue their pursuit of continental success.

With four ties spread across two days, the opening matches will shape the early balance of the quarter-final stage and set the tone for the decisive second-leg encounters.