Get ready for an exhilarating football extravaganza with the African Football League, a captivating tournament previously known as the Africa Super League which kicks off later today with a humdinger between Simba SC and Al Ahly!
Expertly orchestrated by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), this event promises fans an unparalleled voyage through the lively realm of African club football.
Initially introduced as the Africa Super League in 2022, this competition has undergone a transformative journey, emerging as an electrifying eight-team knockout showdown, with the winner set to take a home a lucrative $4 million (R76 million) in prize money!
Here are the formidable teams set to ignite the showpiece's pitches:
- Enyimba (Nigeria)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- Simba (Tanzania)
- TP Mazembe (Democratic Republic of Congo)
- Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Petro de Luanda (Angola)
- Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
- Esperance (Tunisia)
Each team brings its unique flair and fervour, promising fans an unmissable spectacle in the upcoming matches.
Get ready to witness the spirit of African football come alive in this thrilling tournament!
Here are the first round of fixtures:
First leg of the quarter-finals
Simba vs Al Ahly on 20 October 2023 at 17:00
TP Mazembe vs Esperance on 21 October 2023 at 15:00
Petro de Luanda vs Mamelodi Sundowns on 21 October 2023 at 17:30
Enyimba vs Wydad Casablanca on 22 October 2023 at 20:00
Second leg of the quarter-finals
Al Ahly vs Simba on 24 October 2023 at 16:00
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Petro de Luanda on 24 October 2023 23 at 19:00
Esperance vs TP Mazembe on 25 October 2023 at 17:00
Wydad Casablanca vs Enyimba on 25 October 2023 at 20:00
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