The fourth round of the CAF Champions League group stage kicks off this weekend, promising a series of high-stakes clashes across the continent.
With powerhouse teams battling for supremacy, fans are in for a thrilling three days of football.
Belouizdad hosts Al Ahly in Friday night showdown
The action begins on Friday, January 3, with a headline match between Algeria’s CR Belouizdad and Egypt’s Al Ahly.
Scheduled for 7:00 PM local time, this encounter pits two historic clubs against each other in what is expected to be a tightly contested game.
Al Ahly, one of Africa’s most decorated teams, will be looking to consolidate their position in the group, while Belouizdad aims to use home advantage to gain crucial points.
Saturday’s triple-header features key group clashes
Saturday, January 4, brings a packed schedule starting at 1:00 PM with Young Africans hosting TP Mazembe in Tanzania.
The Congolese giants will look to assert their dominance, while Young Africans aim to make a statement on their home turf.
At 4:00 PM, South Africa’s Orlando Pirates welcome Stade d’Abidjan in a match critical to both teams’ aspirations of advancing.
Later in the evening, AS FAR faces Maniema Union at 7:00 PM in Morocco, while Raja Casablanca takes on Sundowns in a marquee clash that could have significant implications for group standings.
Sunday features high-stakes matches
The weekend culminates on Sunday, January 5, with three matches that promise to shape the group dynamics.
Angola’s Sagrada Esperança hosts Mali’s Djoliba at 4:00 PM, setting the tone for an intense day of football.
Simultaneously, Egypt’s Pyramids take on Tunisia’s ES Tunis in a battle of heavyweights.
Both teams are considered contenders for the title, making this one of the most anticipated fixtures of the round.
The final match of the weekend sees Al Hilal of Sudan face MC Alger of Algeria at 7:00 PM.
With both sides eager to secure points, this encounter is likely to deliver plenty of drama.
Full match schedule for the fourth day
- Friday, January 3, 2025
7:00 PM: CR Belouizdad vs Al Ahly - Saturday, January 4, 2025
1:00 PM: Young Africans vs TP Mazembe
4:00 PM: Orlando Pirates vs Stade d’Abidjan
7:00 PM: AS FAR vs Maniema Union
7:00 PM: Raja Casablanca vs Sundowns - Sunday, January 5, 2025
4:00 PM: Sagrada Esperança vs Djoliba
4:00 PM: Pyramids vs ES Tunis
7:00 PM: Al Hilal vs MC Alger
With teams fighting for qualification and group supremacy, this weekend’s fixtures are set to be a spectacle of African football at its finest.
