Al Merreikh

Al Merreikh are safely into the knockout stages of the CAF Champions League after progressing from Group B.

Diddy Kitumbo was the hero as Zambian hosts Zanaco prevailed 2-1 at home to Cotonsport in Group D on Saturday.

Solomon Asante TP Mazembe will be looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit when they host Al Merreikh in the second-leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final.

Al Merreikh, Vita Club and Wydad Casablanca claimed important CAF Champions League wins.

Youcef Belaïli USM Alger stayed perfect in CAF Champions League Group B with a hard-fought win at home to Al Merreikh.

CAF Champions League's Group B was already sorted before Friday's final matches, but MC El Eulma finally broke their duck.

Stade Malien de Bamako A quickfire brace from Ismael Kone salvaged a 2-2 draw for Stade Malien in first leg of their CAF Champions League second round tie against TP Mazembe.

Kano Pillars Kano Pillars and Kabuscorp bowed out of the CAF Champions League as neither side was able to overturn first-leg deficits.

Nkana Nkana produced the shock of the CAF Champions League preliminary round as they turned a first-leg deficit around to beat Mbabane Swallows.

Al Merreikh head into the second leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final with a 2-1 advantage over TP Mazembe.