
The CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 has reached its thrilling semi-final stage, with four determined clubs emerging from intense quarter-final battles. Moroccan giants RS Berkane secured their place in the last four after a solid 1-0 second-leg victory over ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast, sealing a 2-0 aggregate win. The Moroccan side, known for their resilience in continental competitions, showcased discipline and tactical prowess to book their semi-final berth.
Joining them are CS Constantine of Algeria, who edged past fellow Algerian club USM Alger in a dramatic tie. After both legs ended in a 1-1 aggregate draw, CS Constantine held their nerve in a tense penalty shootout, triumphing 4-3 to continue their dream run.
Simba SC of Tanzania made a strong statement with a commanding 2-0 win over Al Masry SC, sealing a 4-1 penalty victory. The Tanzanian side looked confident and composed, showing they are genuine contenders for the title.
In one of the surprises of the round, South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC pulled off a significant upset by defeating Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC 1-0 in Cairo, overturning the odds to qualify for the semi-finals in their debut continental campaign.
With the quarter-finals concluded, attention now turns to the semi-finals, where RS Berkane will clash with CS Constantine, and Simba SC will face Stellenbosch FC. These matchups promise thrilling football as clubs from across Africa continue to showcase the continent’s rich footballing talent and fierce competitive spirit.