AFCON 2025
The CAF Champions League qualifying campaign continued this weekend with several African heavyweights taking commanding steps toward the group stage.
Holders Al Ahly edged Burundi’s Aigle Noir 1–0 away, courtesy of a first-half strike from Hussein El Shahat, maintaining their pursuit of a record-extending 12th continental crown.
Nigerian champions Rivers United suffered a setback in Mozambique, falling 1–0 to Black Bulls despite dominating large spells of the game. The Port Harcourt side will need a strong home performance in the return leg to stay alive in the competition.
Elsewhere, Esperance Tunis earned a narrow 1–0 victory away to Burkina Faso’s Rahimo, while Angolan giants Petro Atlético produced a professional 2–0 win in Côte d’Ivoire against Stade d’Abidjan. Malawi’s Silver Strikers shocked Tanzanian powerhouse Young Africans 1–0 in Lilongwe, leaving the tie finely poised.
The clash between Ethiopian Insurance and Pyramids FC was postponed due to logistical reasons.
Full Results:
Aigle Noir (Bur) 0–1 Al Ahly (Egy)
Black Bulls (Moz) 1–0 Rivers United (Nga)
Silver Strikers (Mal) 1–0 Young Africans (Tan)
Rahimo (Bfa) 0–1 Esperance Tunis (Tun)
Stade d’Abidjan (Ivo) 0–2 Petro Atlético (Ang)
Ethiopian Insurance (Eth) vs Pyramids (Egy) — Postponed
