2008 CAF Champions League


The 2008 CAF Champions League was the 44th edition of the CAF Champions League, the Africa's premier club football tournament prize organized by the Confederation of [African Football]. Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Coton [Sport FC de Garoua|Coton Sport] of Cameroon in the final to win their record-breaking sixth title.

Qualifying rounds

Preliminary round

The preliminary round first legs were played on 15–17 February, and the second legs were played on 29 February-2 March 2008.4

First round

The 1/16 Finals first leg matches were played on 21–23 March and the second legs were played on 4–6 April 2008.

Second round

The 1/8 Finals first legs were played on 25–27 April and the second legs were played on 9–11 May 2008.

Group stage

Key to colours in group tables
Group winners and runners-up advance to the Knockout stage

Group A

Group B

Knockout stage

Bracket

Semifinals

The first legs were played on 5 October and the second legs on 17–19 October.

Final

Top goalscorers

The top scorers from the 2008 CAF Champions League are as follows:
RankNameTeamGoals
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