Zamalek and Wydad on opposite sides after CAF Cup draw | OneFootball

The African giants Zamalek and Wydad Casablanca were separated in the draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the African Confederation Cup, held in Cairo this Tuesday.

Zamalek will face AS Otoho from Congo Brazzaville, and Wydad will play against Olympique Safi, also from Morocco, in the quarter-finals next month.

If Zamalek advances, they will face Al Masry from Egypt or Chabab Belouizdad from Algeria for a spot in the final in two legs of the African version of the UEFA Europa League.

If Wydad wins the Moroccan derby, they will face Maniema Union from the Democratic Republic of Congo or USM Alger from Algeria in the semi-final.

The semi-finals are scheduled for April and the final for May, with the winners taking home US$ 2 million (€1.69 billion) and the runners-up US$ 1 million.

Popularly known as the White Knights, Zamalek is the second most successful club in CAF competitions, with 13 titles, including the Confederation Cup victories in 2019 and 2024.

Wydad has won five CAF competitions, but this will be their first participation in the knockout stage of the Confederation Cup.

Both clubs won their groups and advanced to the quarter-finals. Wydad won five of the six matches, while Zamalek secured three victories.

Each suffered one defeat: Wydad to Maniema, away in Kinshasa, and Zamalek was surprised by ZESCO United in Ndola.

Quarter-finals

Al Masry (EGY) x Chabab Belouizdad (ALG)

Olympique Safi (MAR) x Wydad Casablanca (MAR)

AS Otoho (CGO) x Zamalek (EGY)

Maniema Union (COD) x USM Alger (ALG)

First leg: March 15, Second leg: March 22

Semi-finals

Maniema or USM x Safi or Wydad

Masry or Belouizdad x Otoho or Zamalek

First leg: April 12, Second leg: April 19

Final

First leg: May 9, Second leg: May 16

*with content from AFP

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