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Clash for the Continent: Berkane and Sundowns Seal CAF Champions League Semis

22 March 2026

Clash for the Continent: Berkane and Sundowns Seal CAF Champions League Semis
RS Berkane and Sundowns advance to CAF CL semis after dramatic quarterfinals.

RS Berkane advances to the CAF Champions League semifinals

RS Berkane sealed their place in the CAF Champions League semifinals by beating Al-Hilal Omdurman 1-0 away in the second leg of the quarterfinals, completing a 2-1 aggregate victory.

The first leg ended 1-1, allowing the Moroccan club to progress on aggregate.

Sundowns reach the semis after a 3-2 aggregate win

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the semifinals despite a 2-0 loss at Stade Malien in the return, having won 3-0 in the first leg to clinch a 3-2 aggregate.

The two results seal a meeting between Berkane and Sundowns as the last four bracket takes shape.

Punchline (Sniper): If drama had a trophy, these quarterfinals would have taken it home—dead center, no misses.

Punchline (Sniper): The only thing louder than the crowd is my coffee mug applauding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams reached the CAF Champions League semifinals?

RS Berkane and Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the semifinals.

What were the aggregate scores for Berkane and Sundowns?

Berkane won 2-1 on aggregate; Sundowns won 3-2 on aggregate.

Who did Berkane defeat in the quarterfinals?

Berkane defeated Al-Hilal Omdurman, with a 1-0 second-leg win to seal the 2-1 aggregate.