CAF Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns, CR Belouizdad and TP Mazembe close to qualifying
The final round of CAF Champions League qualifiers is played on Saturday 30 September, with Mamelodi Sundowns and TP Mazembe close to qualifying
Sport News Africa · Author profile ·
Listen to this story
Audio version in preparation · read aloud by your browser meanwhile
Mamelodi Sundowns - Bumamuru
After a fine 4-0 win in the first leg, Mamelodi Sundows have done the hard work before taking on the Burundian club again. The first-leg display in the CAF Champions League showed a gulf in class between the two sides.
CR Belouizdad - Bo Rangers
Sven Vandenbroeck is now in charge of CR Belouizdad. The Belgian coach, who guided Wydad to the CAF Champions League final last season, has the task of leading the Algerians to the African championship title. It has started very well with a big away win over BO Rangers (3-1), before the return leg at home this Saturday 30 September to wrap up the tie.
WAC - Hafia FC
Finalists in the last edition, Wydad AC are big favourites in the CAF Champions League. In this preliminary round, the Moroccans drew 1-1 away from home last weekend against Guinean side Hafia FC, who gave themselves a chance of making their mark and will try their luck in Morocco this Saturday 30 September.
TP Mazembe - Nyasa Big Bullets
Will TP Mazembe make their return to the Champions League? They are well placed. After missing out on the competition in the last two editions, the big Congolese club took a firm grip on the tie by winning in Malawi against Big Bullets (1-0). In front of their own fans, the Ravens will be keen to get back to the top level.