The CAF Confederation Cup 2024/2025 season enters its most intense phase as the quarter-final first-leg matches are set to be played on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Football fans across Africa are eagerly anticipating these high-stakes clashes, with top clubs from across the continent competing for glory and a place in the semi-finals.
Below are the confirmed match fixtures, kick-off times, and venues for each of the quarter-final first-leg ties:
🇿🇦 Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) vs. 🇪🇬 Zamalek SC (Egypt)
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 Cairo Time (GMT+2)
- Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
This fixture brings together the rising South African outfit Stellenbosch FC and the continental giants Zamalek SC, five-time CAF competition winners. Zamalek aim to assert dominance early, while Stellenbosch looks to make home advantage count in their debut knockout stage.
🇩🇿 CS Constantine (Algeria) vs. 🇩🇿 USM Alger (Algeria)
- Kick-off Time: 18:00 Cairo Time (GMT+2)
- Venue: Stade Chahid Hamlaoui, Constantine
An all-Algerian affair promises fireworks as CS Constantine hosts USM Alger. USMA, the reigning champions, will rely on their experience, while Constantine will look to leverage their home support in this derby-style encounter.
🇨🇮 ASEC Mimosas (Côte d’Ivoire) vs. 🇲🇦 RS Berkane (Morocco)
- Kick-off Time: 18:00 Cairo Time (GMT+2)
- Venue: Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
This fixture features ASEC Mimosas, one of West Africa’s most storied clubs, against RS Berkane, two-time CAF Confederation Cup champions. ASEC will count on their passionate home crowd in Abidjan, while Berkane seeks to add another continental title.
🇪🇬 Al Masry SC (Egypt) vs. 🇹🇿 Simba SC (Tanzania)
- Kick-off Time: 18:00 Cairo Time (GMT+2)
- Venue: Suez Stadium, Suez
A heated North vs. East Africa contest pits Al Masry SC against Simba SC. Al Masry are known for their strong cup pedigree, while Simba, one of East Africa’s giants, come into the tie with significant experience and a growing continental presence.
🔥 What’s at Stake?
These first-leg matches are crucial in setting the tone for the return fixtures. Teams will aim for clean sheets and decisive victories, knowing that aggregate goals will determine who progresses to the semi-finals.
With passionate fans, tactical masterminds, and star players across the squads, these quarter-finals are set to deliver edge-of-the-seat excitement.
🗓️ Match Summary – CAF Confederation Cup Quarter-Finals (First Leg)
| Fixture | Kick-off (GMT+2) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Stellenbosch FC vs Zamalek SC | 15:00 | Cape Town Stadium, SA |
| CS Constantine vs USM Alger | 18:00 | Stade Chahid Hamlaoui, ALG |
| ASEC Mimosas vs RS Berkane | 18:00 | Stade F. Houphouët-Boigny, CI |
| Al Masry SC vs Simba SC | 18:00 | Suez Stadium, Egypt |
📺 Where to Watch
Fans can catch live broadcasts and updates through official CAF broadcasting partners or visit the CAF website for latest match results and highlights.
🔗 CAF Official Schedule & Results
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