The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League has been conducted in Doha, Qatar, with the eight remaining teams learning their path to the final. The four group winners, namely Al Hilal, AS FAR, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and Orlando Pirates, will be drawn against the four runners-up, which include Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, MC Alger, and Pyramids FC. Notably, the group winners cannot meet the team that advanced to the knockout stage from their pool, adding an extra layer of complexity to the draw.

The eight remaining teams have shown impressive form in the group stages, with some teams, such as Orlando Pirates, riding a wave of success under their coach Jose Riveiro. The South African side has been unbeaten in the pool stage, earning 14 points from a possible 18, and will be looking to take another step towards clinching their second title. Other teams, like Al Ahly, have a wealth of experience in the competition, having won the title a record 12 times, and will be seeking to become the first team to lift the trophy three years in a row. The defensive record of some teams, such as MC Alger, who conceded just two goals in the pool stages, will also be a key factor in the quarter-finals.

Here is a list of the eight remaining teams in the competition:

• Al Hilal (Sudan)
• AS FAR (Morocco)
• Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
• Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
• Al Ahly (Egypt)
• Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
• MC Alger (Algeria)
• Pyramids FC (Egypt)

The quarter-finals are scheduled to kick off on 1 April, with the decisive second-leg fixtures getting underway seven days later. The winner of each tie will advance to the semi-finals, where they will face another team in a two-legged encounter. The road to the final is set, and the teams will be looking to showcase their skills and strategy to emerge victorious.

In related news, the African Confederation Cup quarter-final draw has also taken place, with Stellenbosch being drawn against holders Zamalek. The South African side will host the first leg of the quarter-final tie on 3 April, with the return match away in Cairo one week later. The winner of the tie will advance to the semi-final against either Al Masry of Egypt or Tanzania’s Simba. The competition is heating up, and the teams will be looking to give it their all to reach the final.

The 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the African Confederation Cup are set to provide thrilling encounters, with the best teams in African club football competing for the top prizes. With the quarter-finals draw conducted, the stage is set for some exciting matches, and the teams will be looking to make their mark on the continent. The road to the final is long and challenging, but the teams are ready to put in the effort required to emerge victorious.