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Tp mazembe, Al Ahly, Esperance and Mamelodi Sundowns primed for semifinals

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The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is set to witness a thrilling semi-final showdown this weekend as four powerhouse African teams clash in the quest for continental glory.

Al Ahly of Egypt, TP Mazembe from DR Congo, Espérance Sportive Tunis of Tunisia, and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa are the remaining contenders vying for the prestigious club football crown.

With a total of 21 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League titles between them, the competition is fierce as defending champions Al Ahly lead the pack with eleven titles, followed by TP Mazembe with five, ES Tunis with four, and Mamelodi Sundowns with a single title to their name.

The semi-final matches kick off this weekend on Saturday, 20 April, with TP Mazembe facing Al Ahly in a high-stakes encounter in Lubumbashi. Meanwhile, ES Tunis will take on Mamelodi Sundowns in Tunis as both teams seek to secure a spot in the finals. The return leg matches are scheduled for 25-26 April 2024.

Each team is armed with championship experience and will leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory. The margins are slim, and any of the four teams have an equal chance of emerging victorious this season.

The road to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final continues with the second leg matches on Friday, 26 April, as Mamelodi Sundowns face ES Tunis and Al Ahly go head-to-head with TP Mazembe.

The highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final is slated for Saturday, 18 May, with the second leg set for 25 May 2024. Football fans can expect top-class action and excitement as these elite African clubs battle it out for the ultimate prize in African club football. Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2023/24 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League season.

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