Al Hilal aim to cement Group A lead against Mazembe, Yanga face MC Alger
Group A leaders Al Hilal Omdurman aim to build on their promising start as they face TP Mazembe at Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League on Sunday.
Fresh from a commanding 2-0 victory over Young Africans, Al Hilal look determined to maintain their momentum. Goals from Adama Coulibaly and Yasir Mozamil in their opener underline their attacking prowess.
Unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, Al Hilal boast a formidable nine-match home unbeaten streak.
The Sudanese side will rely on their solid home form and offensive firepower to extend their dominance in Group A.
TP Mazembe, however, are no strangers to pressure. The DR Congo giants managed a gritty 0-0 draw against MC Alger in their group opener and are unbeaten in their last three outings.
With a history of success in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, Mazembe will be keen to find their scoring boots and upset Al Hilal on their home turf.
The last meeting between these sides in April 2021 saw Mazembe emerge victorious, and they will look to replicate that performance.
Young Africans v MC Alger
In Saturday’s clash, Young Africans travel to Algeria in search of their first Group A points as they take on MC Alger at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962.
Young Africans suffered a 2-0 defeat in their opening match against Al Hilal, a result that left them bottom of the group.
Despite their strong recent form, including four wins in their last six matches, they need to address their scoring struggles to stay competitive.
MC Alger, sitting second with one point after a goalless draw with Mazembe, are also searching for their first group-stage goal.
While unbeaten in their CAF Champions League qualifiers at home, they have faced difficulties recently, failing to score in their last 255 minutes of play.
This match offers both teams a chance to revive their campaigns and make a statement in the group.
Group A matches
07/12/2024 - Saturday MC Alger v Young Africans (1900 GMT)
08/12/2024 - Sunday Al Hilal Omdurman v TP Mazembe (1900 GMT)