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The CAF Champions League group stage continued and there were wins for TP Mazembe, Esperance, Al Ahly (Egypt) and Etoile du Sahel.

And the early games in the UEFA Champions and Europa League also took place in midweek.

See  'Player Reports' for the latest reports on African players.

Our picture shows a view of the World Cup venue in Sochi.