Dreams FC, Zamalek, USM Alger, and RS Berkane gear up for CAF Confederation Cup Semis showdown
The CAF Confederation Cup 2023/24 is set for the exciting stage as four African football giants lock horns in the first leg of the semi-finals on Sunday, 21 April 2024.
Zamalek (Egypt), Dreams FC (Ghana), USM Alger (Algeria), and RS Berkane (Morocco) are the remaining contenders vying for the prestigious TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup title.
The first leg semi-finals promise to deliver thrilling encounters, with the return leg scheduled for 28 April 2024.
Among these teams, three boast previous championship triumphs, totaling four titles.
Reigning champions USM Alger will strive to defend their title against two-time winners RSB Berkane, the 2019/20 and 2021/22 champions.
Zamalek, crowned champions in 2018/19, will host Dreams FC in Cairo for the semi-final first leg of a season marking Dreams FC’s debut in any continental competition.
The return leg will take place in Kumasi.
Zamalek clinched their spot in the semi-finals by defeating Modern Future of Egypt with a 3-2 aggregate score, while Dreams FC secured their place by overcoming Stade Malien Bamako of Mali, also with a 3-2 aggregate score.
Semi-Finals Fixtures
Sunday, 21 April (First Leg)
4pm | Zamalek vs Dreams FC
7pm | USM Alger vs RSB Berkane
Sunday, 28 April (Second Leg)
4pm | Dreams vs Zamalek
7pm | RSB Berkane vs USM Alger
All four clubs will compete fiercely for a coveted spot in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Final, scheduled for Saturday, 11 May for the first leg, with the Second Leg set for Saturday, 18 May 2024
