David GOMBE
The semi-final fixtures of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 have been confirmed following a dramatic conclusion to the quarter-final stage over the weekend.
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and Moroccan duo FAR Rabat and RS Berkane have secured their locations within the final 4 of Africa’s premier membership competitors, organising two extremely anticipated semi-final clashes in April.
Esperance will face Mamelodi Sundowns in a high-profile conflict between two of Africa’s most constant performers lately.
Within the different semi-final, Morocco is assured illustration within the last as FAR Rabat and RS Berkane meet in an all-Moroccan showdown.
The semi-final matches shall be performed over two legs in April, because the 4 remaining groups battle for a spot within the last of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.
Mamelodi Sundowns superior to their fourth consecutive semi-final regardless of struggling a 2-0 defeat away to Stade Malien in Bamako.
The South African aspect held on to their commanding 3-0 first-leg victory in Pretoria to safe a 3-2 combination triumph.
Esperance delivered one of many standout performances of the spherical, eliminating document 12-time champions Al Ahly with a dramatic 3-2 victory in Cairo.
Holding a 1-0 benefit from the primary leg, the Tunisian giants overturned an early deficit earlier than scoring a decisive stoppage-time winner to finish a 4-2 combination triumph.
The outcome ends Al Ahly’s marketing campaign and reinforces Esperance’s credentials as severe contenders for a fifth continental title.
Morocco’s FAR Rabat produced a disciplined and medical efficiency to get rid of defending champions Pyramids FC.
After a 1-1 draw within the first leg, FAR Rabat secured a 2-1 victory in Cairo to advance 3-2 on combination, ending the Egyptian aspect’s title defence.
RS Berkane accomplished the semi-final line-up with a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Al Hilal.
With the tie degree at 1-1 from the primary leg, Berkane struck within the 93rd minute to say a 1-0 win and a 2-1 combination success, breaking Sudanese hearts in Kigali.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Semi-final Fixtures
First-leg Esperance (Tunisia) vs Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
FAR Rabat (Morocco) vs RS Berkane (Morocco)
Second-leg
RS Berkane vs FAR Rabat
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Esperance