Published on January 21, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
Last Updated on 2 years by Agencies for Kenya Online News
The last day of the Group Stages of the 2024/25 season of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League produced some thrilling football leading to the finalization of the line-up of the eight remaining clubs.
Match Day 6 completed another dramatic pool phase, with 2016 champions Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and MC Alger from Algeria completing the knockout stage line-up.
Reigning champions Al Ahly SC (Egypt), Al Hilal (Sudan), AS FAR (Morocco), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Orlando Pirates (South Africa) and Pyramids (Egypt) make up the remainder of the eight confirmed sides set to compete in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Six of the clubs have lifted the coveted title before, with reigning champions Al Ahly chasing a record extending 13th trophy win. Esperance have four previous victories, while AS FAR, Mamelodi Sundowns, MC Alger and Orlando Pirates each have a single title to their name.
Al Hilal have been the surprise package of the competition alongside Pyramids FC, who will look to emulate their Egyptian counterparts’ success on the continent. The latter will be making their debut in the knockout stages with the hope of continuing their impressive runs in the tournament.
The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League remains Africa’s most sought after club title, with the competition enjoying exponential growth over the last few seasons.
With the eight clubs to play in the quarter-finals decided, CAF will in due course communicate details of the official draw that will map out the exciting knockout stages of the tournament, which is set to kick off in March.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League KO Stage Qualified Teams:
Al Ahly SC (Egypt), Al Hilal (Sudan), AS FAR (Morocco), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates (South Africa), Pyramids (Egypt), MC Alger (Algeria).
