Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs Al Ahly SC (EGY)
Orlando Pirates (RSA) vs Pyramids FC (EGY)
2024/25 CAF club competitions (CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF Super Cup)
CAF Champions League, semi-final first leg fixtures, 19 April
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs Al Ahly SC (EGY)
Orlando Pirates (RSA) vs Pyramids FC (EGY)
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs Al Ahly SC (EGY)
Orlando Pirates (RSA) vs Pyramids FC (EGY)
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CAF Champions League, semi-final first leg results, 19 April
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) 0-0 Al Ahly SC (EGY)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... he-spoils/
Orlando Pirates (RSA) 0-0 Pyramids FC (EGY)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... nife-edge/
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) 0-0 Al Ahly SC (EGY)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... he-spoils/
Orlando Pirates (RSA) 0-0 Pyramids FC (EGY)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... nife-edge/
CAF Confederation Cup, semi-final first leg fixtures, 20 April
Simba SC (TAN) vs Stellenbosch FC (RSA)
RS Berkane (MAR) vs CS Constantine (ALG)
Simba SC (TAN) vs Stellenbosch FC (RSA)
RS Berkane (MAR) vs CS Constantine (ALG)
CAF Confederation Cup, semi-final first leg results, 20 April
Simba SC (TAN) 1-0 Stellenbosch FC (RSA)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... first-leg/
RS Berkane (MAR) 4-0 CS Constantine (ALG)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... nstantine/
Simba SC (TAN) 1-0 Stellenbosch FC (RSA)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... first-leg/
RS Berkane (MAR) 4-0 CS Constantine (ALG)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... nstantine/
CAF Champions League, semi-final second leg fixtures, 25 April
Al Ahly SC (EGY) vs Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
Pyramids FC (EGY) vs Orlando Pirates (RSA)
Al Ahly SC (EGY) vs Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
Pyramids FC (EGY) vs Orlando Pirates (RSA)
CAF Champions League, semi-final second leg results, 25 April
Al Ahly SC (EGY) 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
1-1 on aggregate, Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) won on away goals.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... gue-final/
Pyramids FC (EGY) 3-2 Orlando Pirates (RSA)
Pyramids FC (EGY) won 3-2 on aggregate.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... -thriller/
Al Ahly SC (EGY) 1-1 Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
1-1 on aggregate, Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) won on away goals.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... gue-final/
Pyramids FC (EGY) 3-2 Orlando Pirates (RSA)
Pyramids FC (EGY) won 3-2 on aggregate.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... -thriller/
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CAF Champions League, Final
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs Pyramids FC (EGY)
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) will play the first leg at home.
Pyramids FC (EGY) will play the second leg at home.
3rd CAF Champions League final for Mamelodi Sundowns, and all 3 finals are against Egyptian clubs. They lost to Al Ahly in 2001, and beat Zamalek in 2016.
1st CAF Champions League final for Pyramids. They have played one African club final, losing to RS Berkane in their debut African season in the 2019/20 CAF Confederation Cup.
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) vs Pyramids FC (EGY)
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA) will play the first leg at home.
Pyramids FC (EGY) will play the second leg at home.
3rd CAF Champions League final for Mamelodi Sundowns, and all 3 finals are against Egyptian clubs. They lost to Al Ahly in 2001, and beat Zamalek in 2016.
1st CAF Champions League final for Pyramids. They have played one African club final, losing to RS Berkane in their debut African season in the 2019/20 CAF Confederation Cup.
CAF Confederation Cup, semi-final second leg fixtures, 27 April
Stellenbosch FC (RSA) vs Simba SC (TAN)
CS Constantine (ALG) vs RS Berkane (MAR)
Stellenbosch FC (RSA) vs Simba SC (TAN)
CS Constantine (ALG) vs RS Berkane (MAR)
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-champions ... el-koller/
Al Ahly part ways with Swiss coach Marcel Koller
Published: Sunday, 27 April 2025
Egyptian giants Al Ahly have officially parted ways with head coach Marcel Koller after a disappointing end to their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign.
The club confirmed the Swiss tactician’s departure on Saturday evening, following their semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns.
After a goalless draw in Pretoria, a 1-1 stalemate at Cairo International Stadium on Friday night sealed Al Ahly’s elimination on the away goals rule.
In a statement, Al Ahly said: "Negotiations are ongoing with Koller to terminate the contract by mutual consent between the two parties, in a manner befitting the club and its coach."
The record African champions added: "Al-Ahly confirms its pride in what Koller has achieved, as he gave everything he could along with his assistant staff, who also deserve thanks."
Koller’s exit comes just 50 days before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, a major competition Al Ahly had been targeting under his leadership.
Club sources also indicated that a temporary technical staff will be appointed to lead group training starting Sunday, while plans are in place to honour Koller with a special farewell ceremony.
Koller, who took charge of Al Ahly in September 2022, enjoyed a successful spell in terms of silverware, notably leading the Red Devils to back-to-back CAF Champions League titles in 2023 and 2024.
During his tenure, Al Ahly played 159 official matches, winning 108, drawing 33 and losing only 17.
However, the 2024-25 season has proven more challenging. Al Ahly lost the CAF Super Cup to arch-rivals Zamalek, were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Cup, and are currently trailing Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League title race.
The decision to part ways follows mounting pressure from fans after a series of disappointing performances on the continental and domestic fronts.
Despite recent struggles, Al Ahly made it clear in their communication that they remain grateful for Koller’s contributions. The coach himself had earlier expressed pride in managing one of Africa’s most successful clubs.
Al Ahly now turn their attention to appointing a new permanent manager ahead of their Club World Cup campaign, with the temporary staff expected to steady the ship in the interim.
Koller leaves Cairo with his reputation intact, having added to the Red Devils’ illustrious history even if the final months did not match the highs of his earlier successes.
Al Ahly part ways with Swiss coach Marcel Koller
Published: Sunday, 27 April 2025
Egyptian giants Al Ahly have officially parted ways with head coach Marcel Koller after a disappointing end to their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign.
The club confirmed the Swiss tactician’s departure on Saturday evening, following their semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns.
After a goalless draw in Pretoria, a 1-1 stalemate at Cairo International Stadium on Friday night sealed Al Ahly’s elimination on the away goals rule.
In a statement, Al Ahly said: "Negotiations are ongoing with Koller to terminate the contract by mutual consent between the two parties, in a manner befitting the club and its coach."
The record African champions added: "Al-Ahly confirms its pride in what Koller has achieved, as he gave everything he could along with his assistant staff, who also deserve thanks."
Koller’s exit comes just 50 days before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, a major competition Al Ahly had been targeting under his leadership.
Club sources also indicated that a temporary technical staff will be appointed to lead group training starting Sunday, while plans are in place to honour Koller with a special farewell ceremony.
Koller, who took charge of Al Ahly in September 2022, enjoyed a successful spell in terms of silverware, notably leading the Red Devils to back-to-back CAF Champions League titles in 2023 and 2024.
During his tenure, Al Ahly played 159 official matches, winning 108, drawing 33 and losing only 17.
However, the 2024-25 season has proven more challenging. Al Ahly lost the CAF Super Cup to arch-rivals Zamalek, were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Intercontinental Cup, and are currently trailing Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League title race.
The decision to part ways follows mounting pressure from fans after a series of disappointing performances on the continental and domestic fronts.
Despite recent struggles, Al Ahly made it clear in their communication that they remain grateful for Koller’s contributions. The coach himself had earlier expressed pride in managing one of Africa’s most successful clubs.
Al Ahly now turn their attention to appointing a new permanent manager ahead of their Club World Cup campaign, with the temporary staff expected to steady the ship in the interim.
Koller leaves Cairo with his reputation intact, having added to the Red Devils’ illustrious history even if the final months did not match the highs of his earlier successes.
CAF Confederation Cup, semi-final second leg results, 27 April
Stellenbosch FC (RSA) 0-0 Simba SC (TAN)
Simba SC (TAN) won 1-0 on aggregate.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... inal-spot/
CS Constantine (ALG) 1-0 RS Berkane (MAR)
RS Berkane (MAR) won 4-1 on aggregate.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... cup-final/
Stellenbosch FC (RSA) 0-0 Simba SC (TAN)
Simba SC (TAN) won 1-0 on aggregate.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... inal-spot/
CS Constantine (ALG) 1-0 RS Berkane (MAR)
RS Berkane (MAR) won 4-1 on aggregate.
https://www.cafonline.com/caf-confedera ... cup-final/
CAF Confederation Cup, Final
RS Berkane (MAR) vs Simba SC (TAN)
RS Berkane (MAR) will play the first leg at home.
Simba SC (TAN) will play the second leg at home.
RS Berkane reach the 5th CAF Confederation Cup final (winning in 2020 and 2022, losing in 2019 and 2024), most of any team, breaking the tie with 4-time finalists CS Sfaxien.
Simba SC reach their 2nd CAF club competition final, since losing in the 1993 final of the CAF Cup (the third-tier competition at that time, like the old UEFA Cup before the abolishment of the Cup Winners' Cup).
RS Berkane (MAR) vs Simba SC (TAN)
RS Berkane (MAR) will play the first leg at home.
Simba SC (TAN) will play the second leg at home.
RS Berkane reach the 5th CAF Confederation Cup final (winning in 2020 and 2022, losing in 2019 and 2024), most of any team, breaking the tie with 4-time finalists CS Sfaxien.
Simba SC reach their 2nd CAF club competition final, since losing in the 1993 final of the CAF Cup (the third-tier competition at that time, like the old UEFA Cup before the abolishment of the Cup Winners' Cup).
CAF 5-year ranking calculation
Points gained by clubs in 2024/25 season
CAF Champions League
5 points minimum (at least runners-up)
Pyramids (EGY)
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
4 points (eliminated in semi-finals)
Al Ahly (EGY)
Orlando Pirates (RSA)
3 points (eliminated in quarter-finals)
MC Alger (ALG)
ASFAR (MAR)
Al Hilal (SDN)
ES Tunis (TUN)
2 points (3rd in group stage)
CR Belouizdad (ALG)
Sagrada Esperanca (ANG)
Raja CA (MAR)
Young Africans (TAN)
1 point (4th in group stage)
Stade d'Abidjan (CIV)
AS Maniema Union (COD)
TP Mazembe (COD)
Djoliba (MLI)
CAF Confederation Cup
4 points minimum (at least runners-up)
RS Berkane (MAR)
Simba (TAN)
3 points (eliminated in semi-finals)
CS Constantine (ALG)
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2 points (eliminated in quarter-finals)
USM Alger (ALG)
ASEC Mimosas (CIV)
Al Masry (EGY)
Zamalek (EGY)
1 point (3rd in group stage)
Bravos do Maquis (ANG)
CD Lunda Sul (ANG)
Enyimba (NGA)
ASC Jaraaf (SEN)
0.5 point (at least 4th in group stage)
Orapa United (BOT)
Stade Malien (MLI)
Black Bulls (MOZ)
CS Sfaxien (TUN)
Points gained by associations in 2024/25 season
ALG - 10
ANG - 4
BOT - 0.5
CIV - 3
COD - 2
EGY - 13 minimum
MAR - 9 minimum
MLI - 1.5
MOZ - 0.5
NGA - 1
RSA - 12 minimum
SDN - 3
SEN - 1
TAN - 6 minimum
TUN - 3.5
Points gained by clubs in 2024/25 season
CAF Champions League
5 points minimum (at least runners-up)
Pyramids (EGY)
Mamelodi Sundowns (RSA)
4 points (eliminated in semi-finals)
Al Ahly (EGY)
Orlando Pirates (RSA)
3 points (eliminated in quarter-finals)
MC Alger (ALG)
ASFAR (MAR)
Al Hilal (SDN)
ES Tunis (TUN)
2 points (3rd in group stage)
CR Belouizdad (ALG)
Sagrada Esperanca (ANG)
Raja CA (MAR)
Young Africans (TAN)
1 point (4th in group stage)
Stade d'Abidjan (CIV)
AS Maniema Union (COD)
TP Mazembe (COD)
Djoliba (MLI)
CAF Confederation Cup
4 points minimum (at least runners-up)
RS Berkane (MAR)
Simba (TAN)
3 points (eliminated in semi-finals)
CS Constantine (ALG)
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2 points (eliminated in quarter-finals)
USM Alger (ALG)
ASEC Mimosas (CIV)
Al Masry (EGY)
Zamalek (EGY)
1 point (3rd in group stage)
Bravos do Maquis (ANG)
CD Lunda Sul (ANG)
Enyimba (NGA)
ASC Jaraaf (SEN)
0.5 point (at least 4th in group stage)
Orapa United (BOT)
Stade Malien (MLI)
Black Bulls (MOZ)
CS Sfaxien (TUN)
Points gained by associations in 2024/25 season
ALG - 10
ANG - 4
BOT - 0.5
CIV - 3
COD - 2
EGY - 13 minimum
MAR - 9 minimum
MLI - 1.5
MOZ - 0.5
NGA - 1
RSA - 12 minimum
SDN - 3
SEN - 1
TAN - 6 minimum
TUN - 3.5
CAF 5-year ranking calculation
Total points gained between 2020/21 and 2024/25 seasons
Weights each season's points are multiplied by before summing:
2020/21 - x 1
2021/22 - x 2
2022/23 - x 3
2023/24 - x 4
2024/25 - x 5
Current association ranking
1 EGY
2020/21 - 11
2021/22 - 11
2022/23 - 10.5
2023/24 - 14
2024/25 - 13 minimum
Total = 185.5 minimum
2 MAR
2020/21 - 10
2021/22 - 14
2022/23 - 10
2023/24 - 6
2024/25 - 9 minimum
Total = 137 minimum
3 RSA
2020/21 - 10
2021/22 - 9
2022/23 - 7
2023/24 - 5.5
2024/25 - 12 minimum
Total = 131 minimum
4 ALG
2020/21 - 11
2021/22 - 8
2022/23 - 11
2023/24 - 5
2024/25 - 10
Total = 130
5= TAN
2020/21 - 3.5
2021/22 - 2
2022/23 - 7
2023/24 - 6
2024/25 - 6 minimum
Total = 82.5 minimum
5= TUN
2020/21 - 7
2021/22 - 6
2022/23 - 6
2023/24 - 7
2024/25 - 3.5
Total = 82.5
7 ANG
2020/21 - 1
2021/22 - 5
2022/23 - 2
2023/24 - 4.5
2024/25 - 4
Total = 55
8 COD
2020/21 - 4
2021/22 - 3
2022/23 - 3
2023/24 - 4
2024/25 - 2
Total = 45
9 SDN
2020/21 - 2
2021/22 - 3
2022/23 - 3
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 3
Total = 40
10 CIV
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 3
2023/24 - 3
2024/25 - 3
Total = 38
11 LBY
2020/21 - 0.5
2021/22 - 5
2022/23 - 0.5
2023/24 - 3
2024/25 - 0
Total = 24
12 NGA
2020/21 - 2
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 2
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 1
Total = 21
13 MLI
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 1.5
Total = 18.5
14 GHA
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 4
2024/25 - 0
Total = 16
15 GUI
2020/21 - 2
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 2
2023/24 - 0.5
2024/25 - 0
Total = 12
16 BOT
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 1
2024/25 - 0.5
Total = 8.5
17= MTN
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 0
Total = 8
17= SEN
2020/21 - 3
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 1
Total = 8
19= CGO
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0.5
2024/25 - 0
Total = 7
19= CMR
2020/21 - 3
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 7
21= TOG
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 3
21= UGA
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 3
23= MOZ
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0.5
Total = 2.5
23= ZAM
2020/21 - 1.5
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 2.5
25= ESW
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 1
25= NIG
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 1
27 BFA
2020/21 - 0.5
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 0.5
Total points gained between 2020/21 and 2024/25 seasons
Weights each season's points are multiplied by before summing:
2020/21 - x 1
2021/22 - x 2
2022/23 - x 3
2023/24 - x 4
2024/25 - x 5
Current association ranking
1 EGY
2020/21 - 11
2021/22 - 11
2022/23 - 10.5
2023/24 - 14
2024/25 - 13 minimum
Total = 185.5 minimum
2 MAR
2020/21 - 10
2021/22 - 14
2022/23 - 10
2023/24 - 6
2024/25 - 9 minimum
Total = 137 minimum
3 RSA
2020/21 - 10
2021/22 - 9
2022/23 - 7
2023/24 - 5.5
2024/25 - 12 minimum
Total = 131 minimum
4 ALG
2020/21 - 11
2021/22 - 8
2022/23 - 11
2023/24 - 5
2024/25 - 10
Total = 130
5= TAN
2020/21 - 3.5
2021/22 - 2
2022/23 - 7
2023/24 - 6
2024/25 - 6 minimum
Total = 82.5 minimum
5= TUN
2020/21 - 7
2021/22 - 6
2022/23 - 6
2023/24 - 7
2024/25 - 3.5
Total = 82.5
7 ANG
2020/21 - 1
2021/22 - 5
2022/23 - 2
2023/24 - 4.5
2024/25 - 4
Total = 55
8 COD
2020/21 - 4
2021/22 - 3
2022/23 - 3
2023/24 - 4
2024/25 - 2
Total = 45
9 SDN
2020/21 - 2
2021/22 - 3
2022/23 - 3
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 3
Total = 40
10 CIV
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 3
2023/24 - 3
2024/25 - 3
Total = 38
11 LBY
2020/21 - 0.5
2021/22 - 5
2022/23 - 0.5
2023/24 - 3
2024/25 - 0
Total = 24
12 NGA
2020/21 - 2
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 2
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 1
Total = 21
13 MLI
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 1.5
Total = 18.5
14 GHA
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 4
2024/25 - 0
Total = 16
15 GUI
2020/21 - 2
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 2
2023/24 - 0.5
2024/25 - 0
Total = 12
16 BOT
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 1
2024/25 - 0.5
Total = 8.5
17= MTN
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 2
2024/25 - 0
Total = 8
17= SEN
2020/21 - 3
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 1
Total = 8
19= CGO
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 1
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0.5
2024/25 - 0
Total = 7
19= CMR
2020/21 - 3
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 7
21= TOG
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 3
21= UGA
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 1
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 3
23= MOZ
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0.5
Total = 2.5
23= ZAM
2020/21 - 1.5
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 2.5
25= ESW
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 1
25= NIG
2020/21 - 0
2021/22 - 0.5
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 1
27 BFA
2020/21 - 0.5
2021/22 - 0
2022/23 - 0
2023/24 - 0
2024/25 - 0
Total = 0.5
https://www.cafonline.com/inside-caf/ne ... draw-date/
TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024-25: Final, First Leg will be played Saturday, 17 May 2025; Final, Second Leg will be played Sunday, 25 May 2025
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024-25: Final, First Leg will be played Saturday, 24 May 2025; Final, Second Leg will be played Sunday, 1 June 2025
TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024-25: Final, First Leg will be played Saturday, 17 May 2025; Final, Second Leg will be played Sunday, 25 May 2025
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024-25: Final, First Leg will be played Saturday, 24 May 2025; Final, Second Leg will be played Sunday, 1 June 2025