The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 group stage reaches a decisive Matchday 5 on Sunday, with teams across Africa vying for crucial points to secure their quarter-final berths.
Group A: Constantine on the brink
Algerian side CS Constantine is within touching distance of securing qualification as they host Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien in a highly anticipated North African derby.
Constantine leads the group with 9 points, while Sfaxien, winless and without points, has already been eliminated.
A win or draw for Constantine, coupled with a favorable result in the game between Onze Bravos and Simba SC, could confirm their progression. Meanwhile, the Angolan side Onze Bravos faces a tough task against Simba SC of Tanzania, who are level on points with Constantine but trail on goal difference.
Group B: Berkane’s dominance continues
RS Berkane, already through to the quarter-finals with an unblemished record of 12 points, will aim to maintain their momentum as they visit Angola’s CD Lunda Sul. Lunda Sul, with just one point, is out of contention. The fight for the second qualification spot intensifies between South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC (6 points) and Mali’s Stade Malien (4 points). Stellenbosch hosts Stade Malien in what promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both sides aware that a win could be decisive.
Group C: USM Alger faces a tough challenge
Defending champions USM Alger travel to face Botswana’s Orapa United, aiming to consolidate their lead in a tight group. Alger sits on 8 points, followed closely by ASEC Mimosas and Jaraaf de Dakar, both on 5 points. ASEC visits Senegalese side Jaraaf in a match likely to shape the group’s final standings.
Group D: Zamalek and Al-Masry in pole position
Zamalek, the reigning champions, host Mozambique’s Black Bulls in Cairo, aiming to secure their spot in the knockout stages. With 8 points, Zamalek leads the group, trailed by compatriots Al-Masry (5 points). Al-Masry faces Nigeria’s Enyimba, who are level on points with the Black Bulls. Both fixtures are pivotal in determining the group’s qualifiers.
Matchday 5 Fixtures
Group A
13:00: CD Lunda Sul (Ang) v RS Berkane (Mar), Estádio dos Coqueiros 13:00: Onze Bravos (Ang) v Simba SC (Tan), Estádio 11 de Novembro
Group B
13:00: Stellenbosch (Rsa) v Stade Malien (Mli), Danie Craven Stadium
Group C
13:00: Orapa United (Bot) v USM Alger (Alg), National Stadium
16:00: Jaraaf (Sen) v ASEC Mimosas (Ivo), Stade Lat Dior
Group D
16:00: Black Bulls (Moz) v Zamalek (Egy), Cairo International Stadium
16:00: Enyimba (Nga) v Al-Masry (Egy), Enyimba International Stadium
