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CAF Champions League Quarter Final Draw - Sundowns Learn Their Fate

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Last updated: 17 Feb 2026

The quarter-final draw for the 2025–26 CAF Champions League has been completed, revealing thrilling match pairings. Mamelodi Sundowns, the sole South African team remaining, will face Stade Malien in the quarter-finals. If they advance, they'll face either Esperance or Al Ahly in the semi-finals. Other quarter-final fixtures include RS Berkane vs. Al Hilal and AS FAR vs. Pyramids. The semi-final draw lines up winners of QF2 vs. winners of QF3 and winners of QF4 vs. winners of QF1, promising a captivating tournament progression.

John Eastwood 17 Feb 2026
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  • Mamelodi Sundowns face Stade Malien in quarter-finals.
  • Potential semi-final opponents: Esperance or Al Ahly.
  • Key quarter-final matches: RS Berkane vs Al Hilal, AS FAR vs Pyramids.
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Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn against Malian giants Stade Malien in the CAF CL quarter-finals (Getty Images).

Quarter-Final Draw Completed


The quarter-final draw for the 2025–26 CAF Champions League has taken place. 

Mamelodi Sundowns are the only South African team still in the competition. They finished second in Group D and could only face one of the other groups' winner, so either holders Pyramids, fellow Egyptian giants Al Ahly or Malian club Stade Malien.

Miguel Cardoso’s side have club Stade Malien in the last eight. Should they progress on aggregate, Sundowns would face Esperance of Tunisia or Al Ahly in the semi-finals. 

Draw in Full


Quarter-finals:

QF1: RS Berkane vs Al Hilal
QF2: Esperance vs Al Ahly
QF3: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien
QF4: AS FAR vs Pyramids

Semi-finals:

Winners of QF2 vs winners of QF3
Winners of QF4 vs winners of QF1

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