The road to the ultimate prize continues as Matchday 4 of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage kicks off this weekend. With high-stakes battles across all four groups, teams will fight to shape their fates in this prestigious tournament.
Among the standout fixtures is CR Belouizdad’s clash with defending champions Al Ahly in Group C. The Algerian side will seek redemption after a crushing 6-1 loss in Cairo.
Meanwhile, Tanzanian champions Young Africans face a do-or-die match against TP Mazembe in Dar es Salaam, both needing points to stay alive in the competition.
In Group B, Casablanca will witness an electrifying encounter as Raja take on South African powerhouses Mamelodi Sundowns. In Rabat, FAR host Maniema Union in a contest pivotal to the group standings.
Group A features a top-of-the-table showdown between leaders Al Hilal Omdurman and second-placed MC Alger, promising an action-packed affair.
Al Hilal Omdurman top the group with a perfect nine points and look to extend their dominance against MC Alger, who sit second with four points. At the bottom, TP Mazembe and Young Africans face off, both in dire need of a first win to revive their campaigns. The Tanzanian side hopes home advantage will turn their fortunes around.
FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns share the lead with five points each. FAR host Maniema Union, who trail with three points, in a fixture that could shake up the standings. Meanwhile, Raja Casablanca, bottom with one point and struggling for goals, face a must-win challenge against Mamelodi Sundowns to keep their hopes alive.
Al Ahly visit CR Belouizdad after a dominant 6-1 victory in the reverse fixture. The Egyptian giants lead the group with seven points, while Belouizdad, with three points, need a win to remain in contention. Second-placed Orlando Pirates host bottom club Stade d’Abidjan, aiming to secure a strong position in the knockout race.
Esperance Tunis, leading with seven points, visit second-placed Pyramids FC, who have four points, in a critical match for both sides. Meanwhile, Sagrada Esperança and Djoliba AC, both seeking their first wins, clash at the group’s bottom to rekindle their chances.
Match Fixtures
Friday, 3 January 2025
- 19:00: CR Belouizdad (ALG) vs Al Ahly (EGY)
Saturday, 4 January 2025
- 13:00: Young Africans (TAN) vs TP Mazembe (DRC)
- 16:00: Orlando Pirates (RSA) vs Stade d’Abidjan (IVC)
- 19:00: FAR Rabat (MAR) vs Maniema Union (DRC)
- 19:00: Raja Casablanca (MAR) vs Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
Sunday, 5 January 2025
- 16:00: Pyramids FC (EGY) vs Esperance Tunis (TUN)
- 16:00: Sagrada Esperança (ANG) vs Djoliba AC (MLI)
- 19:00: Al Hilal Omdurman (SUD) vs MC Alger (ALG)
The drama and intensity of Matchday 4 promise to deliver thrilling football and pivotal moments in the race for African club supremacy.
