The CAF Champions League group stage was filled with drama on Matchday 6 as teams fought to secure their place in the knockout stages. Across the six fixtures, fans were treated to a goal feast, with a staggering 24 goals scored in total.
In Group A, TP Mazembe put on a commanding display, dismantling Al Hilal SC with an emphatic 4-0 victory. However, the celebration was bittersweet as Mazembe’s efforts were too little, too late, leaving them at the bottom of the group. Meanwhile, Young Africans battled to a goalless draw against MC Alger, but the result saw both teams bow out of the competition. The group had already been decided,Al Hilal SC and MC Alger through, leaving no room for last-minute drama.
Group C delivered one of the most intense battles of the evening, with Orlando Pirates claiming a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Ahly FC. Both teams advance to the knockout stages, occupying the top two spots. Meanwhile, CR Belouizdad delivered a stunning 6-0 thrashing of Stade D’Abidjan. Despite the dominant win, Belouizdad and Stade D’Abidjan are eliminated, their earlier performances proving insufficient for progression.
Group D witnessed two one-sided affairs as the top teams showcased their prowess. Pyramids FC delivered a flawless 6-0 rout of Djoliba AC de Bamako, cementing their place as joint group leaders alongside ES Tunis, who swept aside GD Sagrada Esperança with a convincing 4-1 victory. Both Pyramids and ES Tunis now sit comfortably at 13 points, ensuring their spots in the next stage.
While some teams secured their knockout berths, others bid farewell to their dreams of continental glory. With two spots still up for grabs, the final matches on Sunday promise to provide more drama and excitement as teams vie for their place in the elite 8.
Biggest Win: CR Belouizdad and Pyramids FC share the spotlight with identical 6-0 victories.
Team of the Day: Orlando Pirates’ resilience against Al Ahly ensured their top spot in Group C.
Disappointments: TP Mazembe and Young Africans, despite spirited efforts, end their campaigns in heartbreak.
As the end of the group stage fixtures wraps up, all eyes turn to Sunday’s matches, where the last two tickets to the knockout phase will be fiercely contested.