CAF Champions League Groups - Sundowns and Pirates Learn Their Fate
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates head into the CAF Champions League group stages after successful preliminary rounds. Sundowns face Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca and ASFAR, along with Maniema Union from DR Congo in Group B. Pirates are set against Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly, CR Belouizdad from Algeria, and Stade d’Abidjan from Ivory Coast in Group C. The group stages commence on 26 November 2024 and conclude on 18 January 2025. The groups promise thrilling encounters with top teams across the continent.
- Sundowns, Pirates through to CAF Champions League group stage.
- Sundowns face Raja Casablanca, ASFAR, & Maniema Union.
- Pirates set against Al Ahly, CR Belouizdad, & Stade d’Abidjan.
- Matches run from 26 Nov 2024 to 18 Jan 2025.
Sundowns and Pirates have found out their CAF Champions League groups after the draw was made this week (Getty Images).
Downs and Bucs Draw North African Sides
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have learnt their fixtures for the CAF Champions League group stages. Both clubs came through the playoff rounds unscathed to reach this stage of the competition.
- Downs and Bucs Draw North African Sides
- Dates Announced for CAF Champions League Group Stages
- CAF Champions League Groups in Full
Sundowns won 4-0 both home and away vs Mbabane Swallows whilst Pirates had two rounds of preliminary matches. A 4-0 aggregate win over CS-Disciples preceded a 3-0 aggregate success vs Jwaneng Galaxy.
The Brazilians have drawn two Moroccan clubs in Raja Casablanca and ASFAR. Congolese side Maniema Union completed the group. Bucs are drawn against Al Ahly, CR Belouizdad and Ivorian outfit Stade d’Abidjan.
Dates Announced for CAF Champions League Group Stages
In addition to the draw being announced, the dates for the Group Stages were also made official.
The group stage will begin with Matchday 1 on 26 November 2024 and end with Matchday 6 on 18 January 2025.
CAF Champions League Groups in Full
Group A:
TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
Young Africans (Ivory Coast)
Al Hilal (Sudan)
MC Alger (Algeria)
Group B:
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Raja Casablanca (Morocco)
ASFAR (Morocco)
Maniema Union (DR Congo)
Group C:
Al Ahly (Egypt)
CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coasst)
Group D:
Esperance (Tunisia)
Pyramids FC (Egypt)
Sagrada Esperanca (Angola)
Djoliba (Mali)
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