Highlights: CAF Champions Leagues: two posters raised for the semi-finals. Mamelodi Sundowns against Esperance Tunis and Al-Ahly against Petro Atlético. Between the continent's new leader, returns to the last four and the eternal presence of an African juggernaut. The semi-final matches will take place on April 10 and 26, with the final to be held in Cairo on May 26. The winner of the final will be crowned the African Champions League winner.

CAF Champions Leagues: two posters raised for the semi-finals

Mamelodi Sundowns against Esperance Tunis and Al-Ahly against Petro Atlético. Between the continent's new leader, returns to the last four and the eternal presence of an African juggernaut, the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, which will take place on April 10 and 26, will offer encounters with fairly unpredictable destinies. .

Ronwen Williams, goalkeeper and major player of Mamelodi Sundowns, qualified for the semi-finals of the 2024 CAF Champions League. AFP - -

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Espérance Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns, two clubs with similar fates in their respective quarter-finals, but whose status differs greatly in this CAF Champions League. Indeed, both the Tunisians and the South Africans won on penalties after tight and close double confrontations, all ending 0-0.

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If Rulani Mokwena's Mamelodi acts as favorite alongside Al-Ahly in this Champions League, this new round will be of another caliber. After having skated in his quarter against the Young Africans, who also filed a complaint after the return match, believing that a goal should have been awarded to them on the hour mark, the “Brazilians of Africa” will have to deal with a much more experienced team. Indeed, Esperance has already won the competition four times.

The fact remains that this year, with a convincing squad which performed at the CAN in Ivory Coast under the orders of Hugo Broos, Mamelodi is aiming for nothing other than the final victory, to transform the title test into the League African football at the end of last year. Because if the club is now considered a leader of the continent thanks to an attractive playing background, it remains to be confirmed with a major title. And what’s better than the CAF Champions League?

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Al-Ahly, still there to defend its title

In the other part of the table, Al-Ahly, perennial, continues its path after having quietly disposed of the Tanzanians of Samba Sports (3-0 over the two matches). Unlike TP Mazembe, who are back in the last four of the competition five years after their last appearance thanks to a stunning scenario: the qualifying goal against Petro Atlético came in the... 96th minute.

The two clubs, Champions League juggernauts who have a total of 16 titles between them, have never met beyond the group stages. A real unprecedented shock therefore, the return match of which will take place in Cairo, to obtain a ticket for the final.

The Egyptians, with home advantage, are progressing calmly with only one goal conceded since the start of the competition, qualifications included. Unlike TP Mazembe, who suffered defeat twice in the group stage and were not necessarily very calm against Petro Atlético. Advantage in Cairenes therefore.

CAF Champions Leagues: two posters raised for the semi-finals

CAF Champions Leagues: two posters raised for the semi-finals

Al-Ahly, still there to defend its title

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