Africa: Holders Zamalek Drawn to Face Asec, Sfaxien to Face Enyimba and Simba

The 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage promises thrilling action after Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien, Enyimba of Nigeria, Tanzania’s Simba and Bravos do Maquis of Angola were drawn in the same group following the Group Stage draw on Monday.

Title Holders Zamalek of Egypt were also handed a tough group as they were drawn to face Ivorian giants ASEC Mimomas in Group B following the draw in Cairo.

Several former champions, including USM Alger, Zamalek SC, and RS Berkane are involved in the group stage this year as they gear up for fierce competition.

Group A features former champions USM Alger of Algeria, who will look to excel against Mali’s Stade Malien, Senegal’s ASC Jaraaf, and South African debutants Stellenbosch.

USM Alger are tipped by some as favourites to advance, but their challengers are determined to disrupt the status quo.

In Group B, Egyptian giants Zamalek SC, who are seeking to add the Confederation Cup to their illustrious history, face a tricky group.

2024/25 #TotalEnergiesCAFCC Group Stage Draw: ☑️ pic.twitter.com/04rFFbitzO— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) October 7, 2024

They are paired with Ivorian heavyweights ASEC Mimosas, who also boast a proud continental record, along with Mozambique’s Black Bulls and Botswana’s Orapa United.

Zamalek will aim to retain their title following their heroics, but ASEC’s resurgence presents a serious threat.

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