The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the quarter-final matches of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, setting up several major clashes across the continent in March.
One of the biggest matchups will feature Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly against Tunisian champions Espérance Sportive de Tunis.
- First leg: 15 March in Tunis
- Second leg: 21 March in Cairo
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns will begin their quarter-final campaign at home against Mali’s Stade Malien.
- First leg: 13 March in Pretoria
- Second leg: 22 March in Bamako
Another tie will see Egypt’s Pyramids FC face Morocco’s AS FAR.
- First leg: 13 March in Morocco
- Second leg: 21 March in Egypt
In the final quarter-final matchup, Moroccan side RS Berkane will take on Sudan’s Al Hilal Omdurman.
- First leg: 14 March in Morocco
- Second leg: 22 March in Omdurman
The winners of these two-legged ties will move on to the semi-finals. According to the bracket set during the draw in Cairo, the winner of Al Ahly vs Espérance will face the winner of Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien. On the other side, the winner of AS FAR vs Pyramids FC will meet the winner of RS Berkane vs Al Hilal.
The semi-finals are scheduled for 10–12 April (first legs) and 17–19 April (return legs), while the two-legged final in May will determine Africa’s new club champion.
Source: TRT Africa
