The race for continental supremacy intensifies this weekend as the first-leg semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup unfold across Africa, with clubs vying for a place in prestigious finals.
In the Champions League, Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive de Tunis host South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday in Rades (19h00 GMT), a clash of two seasoned contenders.
Saturday brings a historic all-Moroccan semi-final in Rabat (19h00 GMT), where AS FAR face RS Berkane, guaranteeing a Moroccan finalist. This season’s competition boasts record prize money of USD 48 million, with winners set to claim USD 6 million.
The Confederation Cup also delivers compelling North African rivalries.
On Friday in Algiers (19h00 GMT), CR Belouizdad welcome Egypt’s Zamalek SC, while USM Alger host Morocco’s Olympique Club de Safi on Saturday (16h00 GMT). The eventual winners will pocket USD 4 million, underscoring the tournament’s growing stature.
