CAF Champions League

Last season's finalists Al Ahly were in danger of an early exit, but a 1-0 defeat of Township Rollers boosted their qualification hopes.

South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns have surprisingly missed out on the CAF Champions League last eight.

There were wins for Difaa El Jadida and ZESCO United in the CAF Champions League on Saturday.

ES Tunis are on course to advance from the CAF Champions League quarter-finals while TP Mazembe also secured a handy result on Saturday.

CAF Champions League giants Al Ahly have one foot in the final after beating ES Setif 2-0, while CD Primeiro de Agosto overcame ES Tunis.

TP Mazembe preserved their 100 per cent record while Egypt's returning World Cup stars helped Al Ahly get going in the CAF Champions League.

CAF Champions League holders ES Tunis are closing in on qualification from Group B after recording a 2-0 home win over Orlando Pirates.

Two goals from Amr Marei helped Etoile Sahel set up a last-four meeting against Al Ahly.

Mamelodi Sundowns' CAF Champions League title defence ended on Saturday as they lost their quarter-final at Wydad Casablanca on penalties.

Sherif Ekramy made a goalkeeping howler that led to Al Ahly conceding in their 2-2 CAF Champions League draw with ES Tunis.