Al-Hilal Omdurman players celebrate goal against MC Alger, during CAF Champions League encounter.
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CAF Champions League: Al Hilal Advances, Al Ahly Stunned

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The CAF Champions League Matchday 4 over the weekend delivered thrilling encounters across Africa as Al Hilal of Sudan became the first team to advance, while others battle to secure their places in the knockout stages.

Group A

Al-Hilal Omdurman became the first side to reach the knock-out stage as they maintained their lead at the top with a 1-1 draw against MC Alger.

Young Africans kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a resounding 3-1 comeback victory over TP Mazembe in Dar es Salaam. Despite Mazembe’s early lead via Alioune Faty’s penalty, Clement Mzize’s brace and Aziz Ki’s second-half strike secured a vital win for the Tanzanian champions.

Al-Hilal now sits on 10 points, five ahead of second-placed MC Alger and are guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2015.

Group B

ASFAR Rabat solidified their hold on Group B with a 2-0 win over Maniema Union. Goals from Khalid Aït Ouarkhane and El Amine Zouhzouh sealed the victory.

In Casablanca, Raja edged Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in a fiery clash marked by three red cards. Benaissa Benamar’s goal kept Raja’s hopes alive. ASFAR Rabat leads with eight points, followed by Sundowns (5), Raja (4), and Maniema (3).

Group C

Orlando Pirates seized the top spot in Group C with a dominant 3-0 win against Stade d’Abidjan, courtesy of goals from Relebohile Mofokeng, Patrick Maswanganyi, and Deon Hotto.

CR Belouizdad ended Al Ahly’s unbeaten streak with a late 1-0 victory in Algiers, moving into second place with six points, trailing the Pirates by two.

Group D

Pyramids secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Esperance in Cairo, tying the Tunisians at the top of the group standings.

Meanwhile, Sagrada Esperança edged Djoliba 1-0, keeping their knockout hopes alive. Both Pyramids and Esperance have seven points, with Sagrada close behind on five.

CAF Champions League results

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