The official draw of the Group Stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/25 season has set up what promises to yet another exciting Group Stage phase of Africa’s premier club competition.
Africa’s most successful club and current champions Al Ahly SC of Egypt , with 12 titles, headline one of toughest groups in the competition: Group C consisting of CR Belouizdad of Algeria, former champions Orlando Pirates, as well as Stade D’ Abidjan who are also making their first group stage appearance.
Interestingly, all six of CAF’s Zonal Unions will be represented in this season’s edition of the Group Stages, signifying the continued growth in African football across the continent.
Five-time champions TP Mazembe, headline Group A that sees them face off against the ever-improving Young Africans, a plucky Al Hilal as well as MC Alger of Algeria.
Group B sees 2016 champions, Mamelodi Sundowns who yearn an elusive second title having to travel up North twice to face three-time champions, Raja Casablanca as well as AS FAR – both from Morocco.
The group is completed by DR Congo outfit; Maniema Union FC who are enjoying a dream start to their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League debut with a group stage berth.
Group C is naturally headlined by the reigning champions, Al Ahly SC who are looking at further extending their dominance on the continent.
The last group of the competition sees last season’s runners-up, ES Tunis having to face stiff competition from the ever-ambitious Pyramids FC as well as the two group stage debutants GD Segrada Esperanca and Djoliba AC of Mali.
The group stages will be played between November 2024 and January 2025.
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stages Fixtures Dates:
• Match Day 1: November 26-27, 2024
• Match Day 2: December 6-8, 2024
• Match Day 3: December 13-15, 2024
• Match Day 4: January 3-5, 2025
• Match Day 5: January 10-12, 2025
• Match Day 6: January 17-19, 2025
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TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw Results:
GROUP A: TP Mazembe (RDC), Young Africans SC (TAN), Al Hilal (SUD) ,MC Alger (ALG)
GROUP B: Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA), Raja CA (MAR), AS FAR (MAR) Maniema Union (RDC)
GROUP C: Al Ahly SC (EGY), CR Belouizdad (ALG), Orlando Pirates (RSA) ,Stade D ‘Abidjan (CIV)
GROUP D: ES Tunis (TUN), Pyramids FC (EGY) ,GD Segrada Esperanca (ANG), Djoliba AC (MLI)
CAF will soon announce details of the fixtures, venues and dates in due course.
Meanwhile, fans are invited to start engaging and following the ongoing conversation across CAF’s digital platforms, using #TotalEnergiesCAFCL.
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