CAF Confederation Cup: High-Stakes Matches Loom in Group Stage Showdowns

Crucial Matchday 5 matches in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024–25 group stage take place on Sunday. Clubs are competing to advance to the knockout stages, and several teams are promised exciting finales.

In Group A, CS Constantine hosts an already eliminated CS Sfaxien in a bid to secure their quarterfinal spot. The Algerian club, leading the group with 9 points, needs a win or a draw, provided Bravos do Maquis fails to win against Simba SC.

Meanwhile, RS Berkane, already through to the knockout stage with a perfect 12 points, faces CD Lunda Sul. The second spot in the group is still open as Stellenbosch (6 points) faces Stade Malien in Group B.

The current CAF Confederation Cup champions, USM Alger, will take on Orapa United in Group C, hoping to increase their lead. Meanwhile, ASEC Mimosas (5 points) beat Jaraaf in a crucial match to secure second place.

Zamalek, the defending champions, are at the top of Group D with 8 points and will play Black Bulls in Cairo after CAF moved the game due to safety concerns. Enyimba and Al Masry are in a tight race for the second spot in the quarterfinals, and they will face each other in an important match.

Sunday will be full of exciting games as teams battle to stay in Africa's top competition.