The 5e CAF Cup day, Sunday 19 March, guarantees to be thrilling, with high-stakes matches in all 4 teams. The one group already certified for the quarter-finals, US Monastir (10 pts) strikes with none strain to the Younger Africans, in Tanzania. The Tunisians gained the primary leg (2-0). As for the Tanzanians, they know that along with a revenge to take, a victory tonight would open the doorways to the second spherical.
Second within the group with 7 factors, they subsequently intend to battle tooth and nail to attain their double goal: to take their revenge and validate their ticket for the quarterfinals. The Tanzanians will notably have the ability to rely on the contribution of their public of their boiling scorching stadium of Benjamin Mpaka.
Within the different sport of the group, TP Mazembe (3e3 pts) strikes on the bottom of the Malians of Actual Bamako (4e, 4 factors). If they aren’t but eradicated from the race, the 2 groups should not have their future in hand. A Younger Africans victory over Monastir would kick them out whatever the consequence of their confrontation.
River United, ASEC Mimosas, Marumo Gallants can be part of US Monastir
With 9 factors on the clock, the Nigerians of River United can punch their ticket for the quarters throughout this 5e day in Pool B. Whereas they host the Diables Noirs du Congo, third within the group with 4 factors, a draw can be sufficient to maintain the Nigerians comfortable. Within the different match, the Ivorians of ASEC Mimosas (2e, 7 pts) can even know the happiness of the quarters this Sunday. However they should take the three factors in opposition to Motame Pembe, backside with solely two factors.
In group A, the South Africans of Marumo Gallants (1ers, 9 pts) are virtually assured to play the second spherical of the match. Against the weak Libyan group of Al Akhdar (4e, 2 pts), which they’d additionally rolled within the first leg 4-1 in South Africa, they solely want one level to achieve the quarters. The stakes are subsequently a lot greater within the different assembly of the group which is able to oppose USM Alger, second with 7 factors, to St Eloi Lupopo, third with 4 factors. If the Algerians will attempt to win a victory to formally go to the second spherical, the Congolese will intention for achievement to come back again as much as their opponents and thus preserve their probability of qualification. The latter could have the benefit of evolving in entrance of their public. USM Alger gained the primary leg 3-0.
Tight like group C
Group C is actually one of many tightest on this CAF Cup. Egyptian duo Pyramids and Future FC in addition to Morocco’s FAR Rabat all have an opportunity of progressing to the quarters. It’s subsequently an understatement that this 5e day shall be decisive for these three groups neck and neck.
The chief of the group, Pyramids (8 pts) may also journey to the sphere of his runner-up, the FAR Rabat, for a shock on the prime. The winner of the assembly shall be rewarded with a qualification in quarter. The opposite poster will oppose Future FC (3e, 5 pts) to Tom Thumb of the group, Kara, purple lantern and already eradicated from the races. The Egyptians shall be aiming for a victory to remain within the saddle.
Schedule of matches for the fifth day of the CAF Cup
Sunday
Group A:
1pm FC St-Eloi Lupopo (DR Congo) – USM Algiers (Algeria)
2pm Al-Akhdar SC (Libya) – Marumo Gallants (South Africa)
Group B:
5pm Rivers United (Nigeria) – Diables Noirs (Congo)
8 p.m. Motema Pembe (DR Congo) – ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
Group C:
5 p.m. Future FC (Egypt) – ASKO Kara (Togo)
9 p.m. FAR Rabat (Morocco) – Pyramids FC (Egypt)
Group D:
5 p.m. Younger Africans (Tanzania) – US Monastir (Tunisia)
5 p.m. Actual Bamako (Mali) – TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
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