This season's CAF Champions League reaches a decisive stage this weekend as the first-leg semi-finals take centre stage, with four of the continentâs top clubs battling for a place in the final.In Rabat, AS FAR host RS Berkane in an all-Moroccan showdown on Saturday. With a finalist already guaranteed from Morocco, both sides will be eager to seize control of the tie early and carry an advantage into the second leg.AS FAR will look to make home advantage count, but Berkaneâs recent continental pedigree and experience in knockout football make them a dangerous opponent in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.Attention then shifts to Tunisia on Sunday, where Esperance Sportive de Tunis welcome South Africaâs Mamelodi Sundowns in a clash between two of Africaâs most consistent performers.Both sides boast strong squads and a history of deep runs in continental competitions, setting the stage for a tactical and intense battle in Rades. Sundowns will rely on their structured approach and attacking quality, while Esperance will look to their experience and home support to gain the upper hand.With a record prize of $6 million awaiting the eventual winners, the stakes are high as the competition...
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Champions League heavyweights set for semi-final showdown across Africa
Football GhanaSat, 11 Apr 2026 · 1d ago7 views
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The CAF Champions League semi-finals begin this weekend. On Saturday, AS FAR faces RS Berkane in an all-Moroccan first-leg clash in Rabat. Sunday sees Esperance Sportive de Tunis host South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in Tunisia. Four top clubs are competing for a place in the final, with significant prize money at stake.
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