Tag: CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Clash of the Titans: CAF Unveils Semi-Final Fixtures and Kick-Off Times for Champions League and Confederation Cup

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The journey to African club football glory has entered its final stages. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals. This season, the stakes are higher than ever, with a record-breaking $48 million prize pool up […]

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10-Man Mamelodi Sundowns Endure Bamako Bruising but Secure CAF Semifinal Spot

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BAMAKO, MALI – It wasn’t the typical “Shoe Shine and Piano” display South African fans are accustomed to, but Mamelodi Sundowns did enough to endure a relentless onslaught from Stade Malien on Sunday evening. Despite a 2-0 defeat at the Stade du 26 Mars, the Brazilians scraped through to the CAF Champions League semifinals with […]

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Espérance de Tunis Stuns Al Ahly in Cairo to Secure CAF Champions League Semi-Final Spot

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CAIRO, Egypt — In a dramatic continental showdown, Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis pulled off a memorable away victory at the Cairo International Stadium, defeating record-holders Al Ahly 3-2 in the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final. This victory, secured with a 4-2 aggregate scoreline, sees the “Blood and Gold” advance to […]

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Historic Night in Cairo: AS FAR Stuns Holders Pyramids FC to Reach First CL Semi-Final in 38 Years

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CAIRO, Egypt — A seismic shift rippled through African football on Saturday night as Morocco’s AS FAR delivered a performance for the ages, toppling defending CAF Champions League holders Pyramids FC 2–1 on their own turf. The result at the 30 June Stadium sealed a thrilling 3–2 aggregate victory for the ‘Military Club,’ sending the […]

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Clinical Mamelodi Sundowns Take Giant Step Toward CAF Champions League Semi-Finals

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PRETORIA – Mamelodi Sundowns have one foot firmly planted in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League after securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Mali’s Stade Malien at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. In a match where tactical discipline and the decisive role of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) defined the flow of the […]

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Big Payday: CAF Announces Massive $2 Million Boost for Champions League and Confederation Cup Winners

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The landscape of African club football is undergoing a financial transformation. In a groundbreaking announcement, Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, revealed a dramatic increase in prize money for the continent’s most prestigious club competitions, starting from the 2025/26 season. Both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup […]

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