The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final line-up has been finalised with defending champions Zamalek leading a formidable array of clubs into the knock-out stages.
Eight teams from six nations will battle for continental glory when the quarter-finals commence on March 30, with the return legs scheduled for April 6.
Zamalek, who topped Group D with an impressive 14 points, are joined by fellow Egyptian side Al-Masry in the knockout stages.
The White Knights sealed their progress with a convincing 3-1 victory over Nigeria’s Enyimba on Sunday on the final matchday.
Tanzania’s Simba SC emerged as Group A winners, with Algeria’s CS Constantine securing second place.
Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane, previous winners of the competition, topped Group B ahead of South African debutants Stellenbosch.
USM Alger’s dominant Group C campaign saw them accumulate 14 points, while ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire dramatically claimed the final quarter-final berth with a convincing victory on the last day.
The quarter-final draw will prevent teams from the same group meeting, meaning Egyptian rivals Zamalek and Al-Masry cannot face each other until at least the semi-finals.
Zamalek will face one of CS Constantine, Stellenbosch, or ASEC Mimosas, while Al-Masry could meet Simba, Berkane, or USM Alger.
The tournament’s knockout phase structure ensures home advantage will be crucial, with group winners hosting the decisive second legs. The semi-finals are scheduled for April 20 and 27, with the two-legged final set for May 17 and 25.
The presence of former champions Zamalek and Berkane, alongside ambitious clubs like Simba and USM Alger, suggests an intriguing battle lies ahead for Africa’s second-tier club crown.
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By Hannock Kasama

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the application for a Conservatory Order to halt the PETAUKE Central Constituency by-election.

The application was recently filed by Governance Activist, ISAAC MWANZA and Zambia Civil Liberties Union.

However, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the application by Mr. MWANZA and the Zambia Civil Liberties Union has not outweighed public interest to hold the PETAUKE Central by-election.

Constitutional Court Judge, MATHEWS CHISUNKA has also ruled that Mr. MWANZA and the Zambia Civil Liberties Union have not demonstrated any prejudice they would suffer on account of the holding of the PETAUKE Central by-election.

Mr. MWANZA and the Zambia Civil Liberties Union had filed a petition in the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of National Assembly Speaker NELLY MUTTI’s declaration of the PETAUKE Central seat vacant.

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the brutal killings of South Sudanese nationals in Wad Madani, Al Jazirah State in Sudan.
In this regard, the Chairperson echoes the call made by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on 17 January 2024 to the authorities in Sudan for this heinous crime to be fully investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice.
The Chairperson conveys his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the Government and people of South Sudan, while urging for restraint or any acts that could lead to further violence.
The Chairperson reiterates the African Union’s call for all relevant actors to urgently continue to work with the AU towards a peaceful resolution of the intolerable conflict in Sudan.
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