CAF has confirmed times and dates for the highly-anticipated Champions League, with Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns starting the tie with an away fixture.
Sundowns are set to face Esperance de Tunis in the last four after booking a place in the semi-final with a 3-2 victory on aggregate against Stade Malien in a two-legged quarter-final.
Masandawana claimed a dominant 3-0 victory over Malien at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the first-leg before suffering a 2-0 defeat away in what was a nail-biting qualification to the semi-final.
The Brazilians are chasing the Champions League title, aiming to win the prestigious tournament having last won it in 2016 after beating Zamalek SC in the final under the then-head coach Pitso Mosimane.
Last season, Sundowns came close to lifting the trophy after making it to the final; however, they lost 3-1 against Pyramids FC. With some of the big guns, such as Al Hilal, Al Ahly, and defending champions Pyramids, out of the Champions League, Sundowns are hoping to use that to their advantage and finally win the continental showpiece.
WHEN WILL THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL MATCHES TAKE PLACE?
The Tshwane giants are set to travel to Tunisia on Sunday, 12th of April 2026, for the first leg before hosting Esperance in the second leg in front of their home fans at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on the 18th of April.
Interestingly, the clash between Sundowns and Esperance will mark Miguel Cardoso’s return to his former employers after his spell with the Tunisian side two seasons ago.
In another semi-final fixture, AS FAR will welcome RS Berkane in the first-leg on Saturday, 11 April 2026, while the second-leg will be staged on the 18th with a place in the final at stake.
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