CR Belouizdad, one of Algeria’s representatives in the CAF Champions League, defeated the reigning champions, Egypt’s Al-Ahly, with a score of 1-0 on Friday, January 3, 2025. The match, part of the fourth round of Group C fixtures, took place at the July 5th Stadium in Algiers. The game remained goalless in the first half, but Noufel Khacef scored the decisive goal during injury time (90+1).
Group Standings After the Match:
Following this result, Al-Ahly temporarily remains at the top of Group C with 7 points, while CR Belouizdad climbs to second place with 6 points. Orlando Pirates from South Africa, who are currently in third place with 5 points, will host Ivorian team Stade d’Abidjan (4th place, 1 point) on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Group C Match Schedule:
Round 4 Results:
- Friday, January 3:
- CR Belouizdad (Algeria) 1-0 Al-Ahly (Egypt)
Upcoming Matches:
- Saturday, January 4 (17:00):
- Orlando Pirates (South Africa) vs. Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
Current Group C Standings:
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahly | 7 | 4 | +6 |
| 2 | CR Belouizdad | 6 | 4 | -4 |
| 3 | Orlando Pirates | 5 | 3 | +1 |
| 4 | Stade d’Abidjan | 1 | 3 | -3 |
Future Matches:
Round 5 (January 10-11, 2025):
- Stade d’Abidjan vs. Al-Ahly
- Orlando Pirates vs. CR Belouizdad
Round 6 (January 17-18, 2025):
- Al-Ahly vs. Orlando Pirates
- CR Belouizdad vs. Stade d’Abidjan
Highlights from Previous Matches:
- Al-Ahly (Egypt) 4-2 Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
- CR Belouizdad (Algeria) 1-2 Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
- Orlando Pirates (South Africa) 0-0 Al-Ahly (Egypt)
- Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast) 0-1 CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
- Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast) 1-1 Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
- Al-Ahly (Egypt) 6-1 CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
Algeria’s Other Representative:
In Group A, Algeria’s other CAF Champions League representative, MC Alger, currently occupies second place with 4 points. They are set to face group leaders Al-Hilal (9 points) in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 20:00.
Qualification Criteria:
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.
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Author: Nor-Eleslam
