Wetin dey happen for African football dis weekend na serious gist o. The race for continental glory continue as the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals dey set to hold. Four places for the finals of Africa top club competitions still dey for grab. The semi-final phase go end with serious action.
For the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, Mamelodi Sundowns dey ready to finish the work for their home ground. Dem get one valuable 1-0 away victory over Tunisia Espérance Sportive de Tunis for Rades last weekend. Brayan León second half header no only end Espérance long unbeaten home run, but e give Sundowns crucial edge as dem dey head into Saturday return leg for Pretoria by 13h00 GMT.
For the other semi-final, Morocco FAR Rabat carry strong 2-0 advantage go their return leg against RS Berkane. Dem extend their impressive unbeaten run for the competition. With final place at stake, the Moroccan derby still dey alive. Berkane go draw inspiration from playing for their home soil and dem dey confident say dem fit overturn the tie.
The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup also promise high drama. Egypt Zamalek SC dey look to seal qualification for Cairo after hard-fought 1-0 victory over Algeria CR Belouizdad for the first leg. Despite their defeat for Algiers, the Algerian club ability to create chances show say the tie still dey balanced.
The second semi-final between USM Alger and Olympique Club de Safi dey delicately poised after goalless first leg for Algiers. USM Alger defensive strength, wey competition-leading number of clean sheets highlight, go face test from Safi side wey remain unbeaten for road. Safi don show resilience throughout the campaign.
With record prize money at stake, USD 6 million for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners and USD 4 million for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions, the stakes never reach this height before. Africa top clubs dey battle for continental supremacy.
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