The Confederation of African Football has officially announced the dates and kick-off times for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final matches. The quarter-finals will follow a two-leg format, with the first leg matches scheduled for Saturday, March 31, and the return leg set for Saturday, April 7.
Nigeria’s representative, Rivers United, will kick off the quarter-finals by hosting defending champions USMA of Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on March 31. Meanwhile, former champions Stade Malien will face off against Ghana’s Dreams FC in Bamako on the same day.
Later in the evening, Abu Salim will take on former champions RS Berkane at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in what promises to be an exciting clash. The day will conclude with a highly-anticipated Egyptian derby between Future FC and former champions Zamalek SC at the Al Salam Stadium.
Here is the full schedule for the quarter-final fixtures:
Saturday, March 31 | First Leg Fixtures
– 16:00 GMT: Rivers United FC vs. USM Alger
– 17:00 GMT: Stade Malien vs. Dreams FC
– 19:00 GMT: Abu Salim SC vs. RS Berkane
– 19:00 GMT: Future FC vs. Zamalek SC
Sunday, April 7 | Second Leg Fixtures
– 16:00 GMT: Dreams FC vs. Stade Malien
– 19:00 GMT: Zamalek SC vs. Future FC
– 21:00 GMT: RS Berkane vs. Abu Salim SC
– 21:00 GMT: USM Alger vs. Rivers United
Football fans around the world can look forward to an action-packed quarter-final round in the CAF Confederation Cup, with top teams battling it out for a spot in the semi-finals. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches in the world of African football.
