Anticipation Builds as African Giants Prepare for Knockout Battles

The journey to African club football supremacy intensifies as the 2024/25 CAF Champions League quarter-final matchups have been determined. In a draw held on February 20, 2025, at the beIN SPORTS studios in Doha, Qatar, eight elite teams discovered their paths to potential glory.

Quarter-Final Fixtures:

1. Al Ahly SC (Egypt) vs. MC Alger (Algeria)

2. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) vs. Pyramids FC (Egypt)

3. Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) vs. Orlando Pirates (South Africa)

4. Al Hilal (Sudan) vs. AS FAR (Morocco)

The first legs are scheduled for April 1, 2025, with return fixtures on April 8, 2025. Winners will advance to the semi-finals, slated for April 18-19 (first legs) and April 25-26 (second legs). The grand finale will unfold over two legs on May 24 and June 1, 2025.

Key Matchups to Watch:

Al Ahly SC vs. MC Alger: Al Ahly, the defending champions, face a formidable MC Alger side eager to make their mark.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Pyramids FC: A clash of titans as South Africa’s finest take on Egypt’s rising powerhouse.

Espérance Sportive de Tunis vs. Orlando Pirates: A historic encounter between two clubs with rich legacies in African football.

Al Hilal vs. AS FAR: Sudan’s champions meet Morocco’s elite in a battle of tactical prowess.

As the countdown begins, fans across the continent are gearing up for a series of thrilling encounters that promise to showcase the very best of African club football.