Zamalek and Esperance de Tunis face crucial CAF Champions League ties

Zamalek SC and Esperance de Tunis are among the leading African clubs seeking to secure their places in the CAF Champions League group stage on Saturday.

The decisive second-leg fixtures in the second preliminary round will determine which teams progress into the next phase of the competition.

Esperance de Tunis host Asswehly SC, while Zamalek SC welcome APR FC as both North African sides prepare for demanding home matches.

Pyramids FC of Egypt and Morocco’s RS Berkane will also aim to complete the job after gaining an advantage in their opening matches.

The winners of the five two-legged ties will earn their place among Africa’s leading clubs in the group stage.

Saturday’s CAF Champions League fixtures

All times are GMT:

– 16:00 – Esperance de Tunis v Asswehly SC – 17:00 – Zamalek SC v APR FC – 17:00 – Al Merreikh v Horoya AC – 17:00 – Pyramids FC v El Merriekh Bentiu – 19:00 – RS Berkane v Star Sport Academy