2023/24 CAF Confed. Cup: Egyptian derby headlines quarter-finals
Cairo, Egypt (PANA) - The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals draw was officially conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, 12 March, where the fate of the last eight clubs was outlined through the draw of the knockout stages of the competition.
The draw produced interesting outcomes, with all four competition champions (USM Alger, RS Berkane, Stade Malien, RS Berkane) avoiding each other.
Headlining the draw outcome is an Egyptian derby that is on the cards in the first fixture, as Modern Future take on 2019 champions, Zamalek, who have been yearning for a continental title since.
The second quarter-final sees Libya’s Abu Salem facing an uphill task against two-time champions, RS Berkane of Morocco, who are in search of a third continental title since their 2020 and 2022 triumphs.
Nigeria’s Rivers United, who are yet to taste continental success are up against reigning champions, USM Alger, who not only lifted the title last season, but went on to defeat Al Ahly SC in the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup final.
Champions in the 2009 edition, Stade Malien are back in the knockout stages of the competition and are aiming for a second title when they face Ghana’s Dreams FC who will be looking at causing an upset against their more fancied opponent.
Here are the pairings at a glance - 29 – 31 March 2024:
Modern Future (Egypt) vs Zamalek (Egypt)
Abu Salem (Libya) vs RS Berkane (Morocco)
Rivers United (Nigeria) vs USM Alger (Algeria)
Stade Malien (Mali) vs Dreams FC (Ghana)
Second leg 5 – 7 April 2024:
Zamalek vs Modern Future
RS Berkane vs Abu Salem
USM Alger vs Rivers United
Dreams FC vs Stade Malien
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