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CAF Champions League: Four players to look out for in the semi-finals

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The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is heating up as the semi-final matches approach, with several players shining brightly on the continental stage. CAFOnline.com takes a look at four players who have been standout performers in the competition so far.

Leading the pack is Al Ahly’s Hussein El Shahat, who has been in scintillating form for the Egyptian giants. The 31-year-old winger has scored an impressive five goals in 10 games, cementing his status as a crucial player for the defending champions.

TP Mazembe’s Glody Likonza has also caught the eye with his performances in the midfield. The talented Congolese midfielder has three goals and an assist to his name, driving his team’s attack with flair and precision.

Mamelodi Sundowns’ goalkeeper Ronwen Williams will be a key figure in the upcoming semi-final clash against Espérance de Tunis. The South African shot-stopper showed his quality in the quarter-finals, making crucial saves during a penalty shootout to help his team advance. Williams was also named the best goalkeeper in the recent AFCON tournament.

Brazilian attacking midfielder Yan Medeiros Sasse has been a key player for Espérance de Tunis in their Champions League campaign. With two goals and an assist to his name, Sasse has been instrumental in his team’s success and will be a player to watch in the semi-final showdown against Mamelodi Sundowns.

As the excitement builds ahead of the semi-final matches, all eyes will be on these four players as they look to make a lasting impact on the competition.

Stay tuned to see how they perform on the big stage in the quest for continental glory.

Head of content and Editor-at-large at Ghanafuo.com – Dickson Ofori Siaw is a blunt writer who loves to make his readers see "the other perspectives of a news story". Follow me on Twitter @kwadwo_dost