CAF Quarterfinal First Legs: Home Sides Edge Ahead – Except in Algiers

Three narrow 1-0 wins and one emphatic thrashing set the tone in the CAF quarterfinal first legs, with home sides generally holding serve—except in Algiers.

Al Ahly earned a slim but valuable 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal Omdurman, giving the Egyptian giants a slender edge before the return leg in Sudan.

Orlando Pirates were the only away winners of the round, snatching a crucial 1-0 result against MC Alger to take control of their tie.

Pyramids FC lit up the round with a 4-1 demolition of FAR Rabat, virtually sealing their semifinal ticket unless the Moroccans can pull off a miracle at home.

Mamelodi Sundowns continued their continental consistency, edging past Esperance Tunis 1-0 in Pretoria. The South African champions will now need to defend their lead in what promises to be a tense second leg in Tunis.

Only MC Alger failed to protect home turf in a round otherwise dominated by narrow home wins and one standout statement performance from Cairo's Pyramids.

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