The CAF Champions League is back with a bang! Matchday 1 promises thrilling encounters as top teams aim for a strong start in the group stage. All eyes are on Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Esperance de Tunis as they seek crucial home victories.
Al Ahly vs. JS Kabylie: North African Derby in Cairo
Record 12-time champions Al Ahly of Egypt will face Algerian side JS Kabylie in a highly anticipated Group B clash at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday. This North African derby is set to be a fiery encounter with both teams vying for dominance.
Mamelodi Sundowns vs. FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo: Pretoria Showdown
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns will host FC Saint-Eloi Lupopo of DR Congo at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The Brazilians will be aiming for nothing less than a victory against the group stage returnees in this Group C fixture. The match pits two teams from the SADC region against each other, adding extra spice to the contest.
Esperance vs. Stade Malien: Tunis Battle
Tunisian giants Esperance will kick off their Group D campaign against Malian champions Stade Malien at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Tunis. Esperance will be determined to secure a convincing victory in front of their home fans.
Other Key Fixtures
- Al Hilal Omdurman vs. MC Alger (Friday, Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda)
- Pyramids FC vs. Rivers United (Saturday, 30 June Stadium, Cairo)
- Young Africans vs. AS FAR Rabat (Saturday, Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar)
- RS Berkane vs Power Dynamos
Don't miss the action as the CAF Champions League unfolds! Stay tuned for updates and match reports throughout the weekend.