Egyptian clubs Zamalek and Pyramids, along with Tunisia’s Espérance, secured places in the CAF Champions League group stage, while Sudan’s Al-Merrikh and South African side Mamelodi Sundowns, described in the report as the defending champions, were eliminated.

Zamalek defeated Rwanda’s APR FC 1-0 to secure qualification with a 2-0 aggregate victory. Meanwhile, Pyramids recorded a convincing 4-0 win over South Sudan’s Al-Merrikh Bentiu, advancing with a 5-0 aggregate score.

Tunisian giants Espérance progressed after defeating Libya’s Al-Suwaihli in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 aggregate draw over the two legs.

Sudan’s Al-Merrikh were eliminated by Guinea’s Horoya Conakry on penalties, while Angola’s Wiliete knocked out Mamelodi Sundowns after a 1-1 draw in the second leg.