Cairo, Egypt – The draw for the quarter-finals of the African Champions League and the African Confederation Cup has resulted in tough matches for Egyptian clubs in the next round.
The draw ceremony was held today at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo, in the presence of representatives of the qualified clubs.
The Champions League draw resulted in a fiery encounter between Al-Ahly and Esperance Sportive, while Pyramids will meet with the Royal Army.
In the Confederation Cup, Zamalek will face Congolese side Otoho in what appears to be a relatively average encounter, while Al-Masry of Port Said will face a tough test against Algerian side CR Belouizdad.
Results of the CAF Champions League draw
Renaissance Berkane of Morocco vs Al-Hilal of Sudan
Esperance of Tunisia vs Al Ahly
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa vs Stade Malien
Royal Moroccan Army vs Pyramids
Dates for the quarter-final matches of the African Champions League
The first leg of the quarter-final matches is scheduled to take place on either March 13, 14 or 15, while the second leg matches will be held on either March 20, 21 or 22.
Confederation Cup quarter-final draw results
Union Maniema of Congo vs USM Alger of Algeria
Otoho of Congo vs Zamalek of Egypt
Olympique Safi (Morocco) vs Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
Al-Masry of Port Said vs CR Belouizdad of Algeria
Dates for the first and second leg matches of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals
The first leg of the Confederation Cup quarter-finals is scheduled to take place on either March 13, 14 or 15, while the second leg will be played on either March 20, 21 and 22.
