Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos outlines the national team’s focus and plans on qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup, and preparing thoroughly for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held later this season to early 2026.
Al Hilal, who play in Mauritania because of the Sudanese civil war, were paired with title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt on Thursday in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.
Debutants Stellenbosch of South Africa will face experienced African campaigners and title-holders Zamalek of Egypt in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals.
Mamelodi Sundowns filled the last CAF Champions League quarter-finals place after drawing 1-1 with FAR Rabat of Morocco in Pretoria on Sunday.
Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt surrendered a 20-match unbeaten home record in the CAF Champions League on Saturday when losing 2-1 to surprise Group C winners Orlando Pirates of South Africa.
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Orlando Pirates picked up yet another point from a possible six following their goalless draw to Stade d’Abidjan, while Sundowns picked up their first CAF Champions League win this season.
Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt stretched an unbeaten CAF Champions League run to 26 matches on Saturday by drawing 0-0 with Orlando Pirates of South Africa in sweltering Soweto.
Ahead of Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League matchup with Egyptian powerhouse on Saturday, former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabo Matlaba recalls his stunning equaliser against AL Ahly in the 2013 CAF Champions League final.
Mahmoud Kahraba of Al Ahly and Ibrahim Adel of Pyramids each netted twice as the Egyptian contenders went on scoring sprees when the CAF Champions League group stage began on Tuesday.