Exciting Semi-Final Line-Up for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League
In a thrilling conclusion to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26, the semi-final contenders have been finalized, showcasing some of the continent's top football talent. The teams that have advanced include South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, Tunisia's Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and the Moroccan clubs FAR Rabat and RS Berkane, paving the way for two highly anticipated semi-final matchups scheduled for April.
This year's semi-finals will feature Esperance going head-to-head with Mamelodi Sundowns, a clash that promises to be a showcase of skill and strategy between two of Africa's most formidable teams. In the other semi-final, an all-Moroccan encounter between FAR Rabat and RS Berkane guarantees that Morocco will have a representative in the final of this prestigious tournament.
Mamelodi Sundowns demonstrated their resilience by reaching the semi-finals for the fourth consecutive time, even after facing a 2-0 defeat against Stade Malien in Bamako. Their strong performance in the first leg, where they secured a 3-0 victory at home, allowed them to advance with a 3-2 aggregate score. Meanwhile, Esperance delivered a stunning performance by eliminating the record 12-time champions Al Ahly with a dramatic 3-2 victory in Cairo. After leading 1-0 from the first leg, they turned around an early setback to clinch a 4-2 aggregate win, underscoring their status as serious contenders for their fifth continental title.
FAR Rabat also impressed by overcoming the defending champions Pyramids FC. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, they managed to secure a 2-1 victory in the return match in Cairo, eliminating the title holders with a 3-2 aggregate score. RS Berkane rounded out the semi-final lineup with a nail-biting stoppage-time goal that secured a 1-0 win over Al Hilal, advancing with a 2-1 aggregate victory and leaving their Sudanese opponents devastated.
Upcoming Semi-Final Matches
The fixtures for the semi-finals are as follows: the first leg will see Esperance take on Mamelodi Sundowns, while FAR Rabat will face RS Berkane. The second leg will feature RS Berkane against FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns going up against Esperance. The anticipation surrounding these matches is palpable as fans eagerly await to see who will secure their spot in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.
As reported by cafonline.com.
