Egyptian giants Al Ahly will take a slender 2-1 lead over holders Wydad Casablanca of Morocco into next weekend’s second leg of African Champions League final after giving up a late goal in Sunday’s first leg in Cairo.
USM Alger became the first Algerian to win. the Caf Confederation Cup despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Young Africans in the second leg of the final.
South African winger Percy Tau could play a key role in helping Al Ahly overcome defending champions Wydad Casablanca in the Caf Champions League final first leg on Sunday.
Young Africans coach Nasreddine Nabi knows how difficult it would be to overcome a one-goal deficit in the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg at USM Alger on Saturday.
Islam Merili ended his 984-minute goal drought in the Caf Confederation Cup to hand USM Alger a 2-1 victory over Young Africans of Tanzania in the first leg final on Sunday.
East African football will be looking to Young Africans for rare success in continental club competition as the Tanzanian club host the first leg of the African Confederation Cup final against USM Alger in Dar-es-Salaam on Sunday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is confident that his side will be "stronger" next season as they once again attempt to win the Caf Champions League title.
Mamelodi Sundowns crashed out of the Caf Champions League on the away goal rule following a 2-2 draw against holders Wydad Athletic Club in their second leg semi-final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Africa will employ a single stage of World Cup qualification for the next finals in 2026, doing away with three rounds previously for a format that will take almost two years to complete.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena says his side will have to fight and give their all against the defending Caf Champions League champions Wydad Casablanca when they meet at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon.