MC Alger vs Orlando Pirates, 2024-25 CAF Champions League, Quarterfinals
· 1st LegAbout
Game Information
Venue: Stade 5 Juillet 1962
Location: Algiers, Algeria
Line-Ups
MC Alger (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abdelatif Ramadane (GK) |
| 5 | Ayoub Abdellaoui |
| 19 | Ayoub Ghezala |
| 6 | Mohamed Benkhemassa  |
| 3 | Merwane Khelif |
| 20 | Mohamed Réda Halaimia |
| 21 | Larbi Tabti |
| 38 | Akram Bouras |
| 24 | Zakaria Naidji |
| 22 | Kipre Zunon |
| 35 | Mohamed Bangoura |
Orlando Pirates (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 38 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 27 | Tapelo Xoki |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 30 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 17 | Evidence Makgopa |
| 3 | Relebohile Ratomo |
| 18 | Kabelo Dlamini |
CAF Champions League News
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to be gradually rediscovering their rhythm, but face a tough test as they visit former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's in-form MC Alger in the CAF Champions League on Friday.
The CAF Champions League group stage kicks off this weekend, and following a fascinating draw on November 3, we've got some enticing match-ups to look forward to and some compelling storylines to track.
Last season's runners-up, Mamelodi Sundowns, begin their CAF Champions League group stage campaign at home to Saint-Éloi Lupopo, the club which unceremoniously ended Orlando Pirates' campaign.
Democratic Republic of Congo giants Tout Puissant Mazembe have confirmed that one of their supporters was killed during Sunday's Linafoot derby against FC Saint-Etoi Lupopo, after being struck by a machete.
Orlando Pirates will be desperate to avoid a second tournament exit in the span of half a week when they host Magesi in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday.