CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns advance in CAF Champions League amid touchline controversy
Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory over MC Alger to qualify for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, with both goals scored by Brayan Leon. The match was overshadowed by a heated touchline clash involving coaches Miguel Cardoso and Rhulani Mokwena. Mokwena accused Cardoso of violating FIFA rules by entering the away team's technical area during celebrations.
Building on their group stage dominance, North African clubs advanced to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup quarterfinals, eliminating several Egyptian powerhouses amid upsets, controversies, and tense finishes. Five key return-leg matches shaped the next round.
Imeripotiwa na AI
The CAF Champions League 2025-2026 quarterfinal pits Espérance de Tunis against Egypt's Al Ahly in a highly anticipated clash. Senegalese referee Issa Sy has been appointed to officiate the first leg. Tunisian midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, now with Al Ahly, returns to face his former club amid expected hostility.
MC Alger secured a vital 2-1 victory over Group C leaders Al Hilal in the CAF Champions League on Friday night, reigniting their qualification hopes. The Algerian side capitalized on early errors and a brilliant long-range goal to claim three points in Algiers. The result leaves the group tightly contested with one matchday remaining.
Imeripotiwa na AI
MC Alger hosts group leaders Al Hilal in a pivotal matchday 5 encounter of the 2025-2026 CAF Champions League group stage. Sitting third with four points, the Algerian side needs a win to stay in quarter-final contention. Coach Rhulani Mokwena voiced confidence ahead of the Friday night showdown at Ali Ammar stadium in Douera.
Sudanese club Al-Hilal Omdurman secured a vital 1-1 draw away to St Éloi Lupopo in the Democratic Republic of Congo during Matchday 2 of the CAF Champions League group stage. The result keeps the displaced Sudanese side on track for a quarter-final spot in Group C.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Sudanese club Al Hilal Omdurman secured a 1-1 draw against Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, keeping them on track for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. The match in Lubumbashi saw Abdelrazig Omer score for the visitors early, before Ramos Kashala equalized late. Despite ongoing civil war displacing them from home, Al Hilal now has four points in Group C.
North African teams dominate African club cup group stages
Ijumaa, 13. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 16:12:40Mokwena denies spying accusations from Sundowns
Ijumaa, 13. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 02:52:49Five teams vie for CAF Champions League quarter-final spots
Alhamisi, 12. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 00:15:45Veteran referee to officiate esperance vs petro de luanda match
Jumapili, 8. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 12:10:33North African teams lead after fifth round of African cups
Jumatatu, 2. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 08:29:28MC Alger claims first CAF Champions League group victory
Jumapili, 1. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 07:22:39Pyramids FC thrash RS Berkane 3-0 in CAF Champions League
Jumamosi, 31. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 02:34:43Al Ahly held to 1-1 draw by Young Africans in CAF Champions League
Jumamosi, 24. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 08:32:45RS Berkane and Pyramids FC draw 0-0 in CAF Champions League group clash
Jumamosi, 24. Mwezi wa kwanza 2026, 06:01:14JS Kabylie held to 0-0 draw by AS FAR in CAF Champions League