Hundreds of supporters of Egyptian club Al Ahly briefly clashed with police outside a Cairo stadium ahead of the African Champions League final.

Orlando Pirates will be bidding to bring SA rare international soccer success when they take on African Champions League holders Al Ahli of Egypt.

A Cairo press box held up a Caf Champions League fixture while Berekum Chelsea and Recreativo do Libolo went on goal sprees in other last-32 ties.

Real Madrid can end its three-year silverware drought on Wednesday by beating Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.

South African clubs have the money, what they lack is the right frame of mind for the Champions League, writes Phathisani Moyo.