A fierce Moroccan derby will headline the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 after the draw was conducted in Cairo on Tuesday, setting up mouth-watering clashes as the remaining eight teams discovered their route to the final.
In the standout tie, Olympique de Safi will take on domestic rivals Wydad Casablanca.
Safi will host the first leg in what promises to be an explosive encounter between two sides that are very familiar with each other.
The derby guarantees Morocco a representative in the semi-finals, adding extra intensity and national pride to the fixture.
Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC face a tricky test as they begin their quarter-final campaign away from home against Congo’s AS Otoho.
Zamalek, one of Africa’s most decorated clubs, will be aiming to secure a favourable result on the road before hosting the decisive second leg in Egypt.
Another Egyptian side, Al Masry SC, will enjoy home advantage in the first leg as they welcome Algerian heavyweights CR Belouizdad.
The clash is expected to be tightly contested, with both teams eager to assert dominance early in the tie.
Meanwhile, AS Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo will also face Algerian opposition when they host USM Alger in the first leg.
The Congolese side will be banking on strong home support as they seek an advantage before travelling for the return fixture.
The quarter-final first legs are scheduled for 15 March, with the decisive second legs set to take place on 22 March, as the race for continental glory intensifies.
TOTALENERGIES CAF CONFEDERATION CUP 2025/26 Quarter-Final Draw
QF1: Al Masry (Egypt) vs CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
QF2: Olympique de Safi (Morocco) vs Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)
QF3: AS Otoho (Congo) vs Zamalek SC (Egypt)
QF4: AS Maniema Union (DR Congo) vs USM Alger (Algeria)
Semi-Final Draw
SF1: AS Maniema Union/ASM Alger vs OC Safi/Wydad Casablanca
SF2: Al Masry/CR Belouizdad vs AS Otoho/Zamalek SC