Rabah Madjer: Africa is capable of making an impact at the Club World Cup

Africa 12 June 2025 at 12:05

Mohamed Rek

News Editor

Algerian football legend Rabah Madjer has expressed his optimism about the ability of African clubs to go far in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The tournament will take place in the United States between June 15 and July 13, featuring 32 teams, including four representatives from Africa: South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, Egypt's Al Ahly, Tunisia's Esperance, and Morocco's Wydad.

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In an exclusive interview with Al Ain Sports, Rabah Madjer commented on the participation of African and Arab clubs in the 2025 Club World Cup.

"Whether it's Al Ahly, Esperance, Wydad, or Al Ain, all of these teams are capable of proving themselves at the highest level, given the quality of players they possess... I believe that achieving good results at the Club World Cup will definitely require playing free from all pressures and performing to their true potential. Of course, it won't be easy for the Arab teams, but their chances of advancing to the second round remain alive."

African clubs' match schedule at the Club World Cup

Saturday, June 14

Group A: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami (Miami, Hard Rock Stadium – 8:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 a.m. GMT)

Monday, June 16

Group C: Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis (Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field – 9:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. GMT)

Tuesday, June 17

Group F: Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns (Orlando, Inter & Co Stadium – 6:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 p.m. GMT)

Wednesday, June 18

Group G: Manchester City vs Wydad AC (Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field – 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT)

Thursday, June 19

Group A: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly (East Rutherford, MetLife Stadium – 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT)

Friday, June 20

Group D: LAFC vs Esperance de Tunis (Nashville, Geodis Park – 5:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 p.m. GMT)

Saturday, June 21

Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Borussia Dortmund (Cincinnati, TQL Stadium – 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT)

Sunday, June 22

Group G: Juventus vs Wydad (Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field – 12:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. GMT)

Monday, June 23

Group A: Porto vs Al Ahly (East Rutherford, MetLife Stadium – 9:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. GMT)

Tuesday, June 24

Group D: Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea (Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field – 9:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. GMT)

Wednesday, June 25

Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense (Miami, Hard Rock Stadium – 3:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. GMT)

Thursday, June 26

Group G: Wydad vs Al Ain (Washington, D.C., Audi Field – 3:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. GMT)