The Egyptian Al-Ahly club holds the title of champion of the African Champions League, and is seeking to defend its title for the third consecutive season, in an achievement that will be historic if it happens.
Classification of teams participating in the CAF Champions League draw (2024-2025)
Al-Ahly Club was at the top of the first classification, next to runner-up Esperance of Tunisia, along with Sun Downs of South Africa and Mazembe of Congo.
Second classification: Pyramids of Egypt, CS Belouizdad of Algeria, Raja of Morocco, and Young Africans of Tanzania.
Third classification: Royal Moroccan Army, Al Hilal of Sudan, Sagrada of Angola, and Orlando Pirates of South Africa.
Fourth classification: Maniema of the Congo, Djoliba of Mali, Mouloudia of Algeria, and Stade Abidjan of the Ivorian.
The following are the results of the draw for the CAF Champions League group stage for the season (2024-2025):
The first group (A): Mazembe of the Congo, Al Hilal of Sudan, Mouloudia Algiers of Algeria, and Young Africans of Tanzania.
Group Two (B): Sun Downs of South Africa, Raja and Royal Army of Morocco, and Maniema of Congo.
Group Three (C): Al-Ahly of Egypt, CS Belouizdad of Algeria, Stade Abidjan of Ivory Coast, and Orlando Pirates of South Africa.
Group Four (D): Esperance of Tunisia, Egypt’s Wyramides, Mali’s Djoliba, and Angola’s Sagrada.
Dates of the group stage matches of the African Champions League (2024-2025):
The group stage matches of the CAF Champions League for the current season will be held between November 26 and January 18, 2025.
The first round matches in the Champions League will take place on November 26 and 27, the second on December 6 and 7, and the third on the 13 and 14 of the same month.
The month of January next year will witness the holding of rounds four to six meetings, starting from January 3 and 4 for the fourth, 10 and 11 for the fifth, and 17 and 18 for the sixth.
Source: Agencies
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Al Ahly’s Historic Quest for a Third Consecutive CAF Champions League Title
As the 2024-2025 CAF Champions League season commences, the reigning champion, Al Ahly of Egypt, stands poised to make history by defending its title for an unprecedented third consecutive season. This feat, if achieved, will solidify Al Ahly’s dominance in the African football landscape.
As per the classification of teams participating in the CAF Champions League draw, Al Ahly, along with Esperance of Tunisia, Sun Downs of South Africa, and Mazembe of Congo, are placed in the top tier, aptly reflecting their prowess and stature in the competition.
Interestingly, another Egyptian team, Pyramids, has been placed in the second classification, alongside CS Belouizdad of Algeria, Raja of Morocco, and Young Africans of Tanzania. Meanwhile, Al Ahly’s potential Group C opponent, Orlando Pirates of South Africa, has been placed in the third classification, alongside Royal Moroccan Army, Al Hilal of Sudan, and Sagrada of Angola.
A Challenging yet Promising Draw
The CAF Champions League group-stage draw, which was recently conducted, has placed Al Ahly in a highly competitive group. Notably, Group C features Orlando Pirates of South Africa, whom Al Ahly will face as part of their title defense bid [[3]].
According to live scores and standings on Soccer24 and Flashscore, fans can stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the CAF Champions League [[1], [2]]. These platforms provide comprehensive coverage of the competition, including real-time scores, standings, and match details.
Analysis and Outlook
Based on the classification and draw, it’s evident that Al Ahly will face stiff competition in its quest for a third consecutive title. However, with its wealth of experience and expertise, the Egyptian giant stands a good chance of overcoming its opponents and emerging victorious.
Moreover, the competitive group-stage draw and the classification of teams suggest that the 2024-2025 CAF Champions League will be an exciting and unpredictable season, full of nail-biting matches and thrilling encounters.
Ultimately, only time will tell if Al Ahly can achieve this historic feat, but with its rich legacy and current form, it’s definitely a possibility worth considering.
