CAF Confederation Cup: Quarter-final fixture dates, times confirmed

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed official dates and kick-off times for the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final fixtures.

The quarter-finals will be played over a two-leg format with the first leg fixtures confirmed for Saturday, 31 March, ahead of the return leg set for Saturday, 07 April.

Nigeria’s representative, Rivers United will host holders USMA of Algeria in the first quarter-final tie at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, March 31.

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In another Saturday afternoon tie, former champions Stade Malien will welcome Ghana’s Dreams FC to Bamako to conclude the afternoon action.

Later in the evening, Abu Salim welcomes former champions RS Berkane to the Martyrs of Benina Stadium for a late-evening clash with the Moroccan side.

The highly-anticipated Egyptian derby concludes the first leg round of the Quarter-Finals with a marquee Quarter-Finals fixture, as Future FC takes on former champions, Zamalek SC at the Al Salam Stadium.

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FULL SCHEDULE

Saturday, 31 March | First Leg Fixtures

16h00 GMT | Rivers United FC v USM Alger

17h00 GMT | Stade Malien v Dreams FC

19h00 GMT | Abu Salim SC v RS Berkane

19h00 GMT | Future FC v Zamalek SC

Sunday, 07 April | Second Leg Fixtures

16h00 GMT | Dreams FC v Stade Malien

19h00 GMT | Zamalek v Future FC

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21h00 GMT | RS Berkane v Abu Salim SC