Al Merreikh vs Power Dynamos - CAF Champions League

The history between Al Merreikh and Power Dynamos lends this CAF Champions League fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on September 5, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.

Al Merreikh head into the contest positioned 9th in the CAF Champions League standings, while Power Dynamos arrive sitting 48th. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Al Merreikh favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Power Dynamos are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Sean Longstaff completed the comeback with a scuffed finish just two minutes later- before Calvert-Lewin got his second via a carbon copy goal of his first.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Backed by home advantage and superior form, Al Merreikh ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. Whatever the outcome, the CAF Champions League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.