RS Berkane, Simba SC, Stellenbosch FC, and CS Constantine Reach the Semi-Finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup

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The four clubs still in contention for the prestigious CAF TotalEnergies Confederation Cup have been officially announced following the quarter-finals held on Wednesday, April 9. One of the standout events in this phase was the elimination of the reigning champion, Zamalek SC, who were defeated by the South African newcomers Stellenbosch FC, marking one of the largest upsets in the recent history of the competition.

The final four for the 2024/25 edition consists of CS Constantine (Algeria), Simba SC (Tanzania), Stellenbosch FC (South Africa), and Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (Morocco).

The semi-finals will be contested over two legs, scheduled for April 20 and April 27, to determine the two finalists of this edition.

As anticipated, this 2024/25 campaign has not disappointed fans of continental football, delivering its share of goals, stunning surprises, and matches of remarkable intensity, living up to the expectations of Africa’s premier club competition.

This season will see the rise of a new champion, as Stellenbosch FC made waves by securing a 1-0 victory against Zamalek SC on Egyptian soil, a score sufficient to secure their passage to the semi-finals with an identical aggregate result.

Among the semi-finalists, only RS Berkane can boast of a continental title, having claimed victory in 2020 and 2022. The other contenders, Simba SC, Stellenbosch FC, and CS Constantine, are all eager to inscribe their names in the annals of the competition for the first time. However, each will have to navigate a highly demanding two-legged confrontation, the outcome of which promises to be both uncertain and thrilling.

These semi-finals will offer a captivating showdown between Tanzanian giants Simba SC and the bold newcomers Stellenbosch FC, who have made an impressive run thus far.

On the other hand, RS Berkane, determined to add a third continental title to its accolades, will face off against CS Constantine, who is striving for another major achievement after eliminating former champions USM Alger.

CAF TotalEnergies Confederation Cup Semi-Final Schedule:

First Leg – Sunday, April 20