Quarterfinalists Confirmed as CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Ends with Drama
Khaled Hegazy
Dailysports's expert
With exciting outcomes in each of the four groups, the 2024–25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage came to an end on Sunday, completing the quarterfinal lineup.
Group Highlights
Group A: Simba SC sealed top spot with a 2-0 victory over CS Constantine, who also advanced as runners-up.
Group B: Renaissance Berkane crushed Stellenbosch 5-0, underlining their dominance as group winners, with the South African debutants progressing as runners-up.
Group C: USM Alger triumphed over Jaraaf 2-0, finishing top with 14 points, while ASEC Mimosas joined them after a resounding 4-0 win over Orapa United.
Group D: Zamalek's 3-1 win over Enyimba secured their place as group winners, with Al-Masry advancing after a commanding 3-1 victory over Black Bulls.
Knockout Stage Intrigue
High-stakes matches are put in motion when the quarterfinal draw guarantees that group-stage opponents will not face each other. While teams like ASEC Mimosas and Stellenbosch want to carry on their illustrious campaigns, Zamalek and Al-Masry may face CS Constantine, Simba, or Berkane.
The knockout phase begins March 30, promising intense battles for the coveted continental title.
