2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Ticket Up for Grabs as Clubs Near Qualification

The 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup will begin with the preliminary round, which was delayed due to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for August.

Preliminary Round

First Leg: September 19–21, 2025

Second Leg: September 26–28, 2025

Second Preliminary Round

First Leg: October 17–19, 2025

Second Leg: October 24–26, 2025

Group Stage

Matchday 1: November 21–23, 2025

Matchday 2: November 28–30, 2025

Matchday 3: January 23–25, 2026

Matchday 4: January 30 – February 1, 2026

Matchday 5: February 6–8, 2026

Matchday 6: February 13–15, 2026

Knockout Phase

Quarter-Finals

First Leg: March 13–15, 2026

Second Leg: March 20–22, 2026

Semi-Finals

First Leg: April 10–12, 2026

Second Leg: April 17–19, 2026

Final

To be played between May 8 and 24, 2026

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Preliminary Round: August 1–31, 2025

Second Preliminary Round: September 1–30, 2025

Group Stage: October 1–31, 2025

Knockout Stage: January 1–31, 2026

The regular season has concluded in over 95% of African countries, and most clubs have confirmed their representatives. Below is the list of clubs that have qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup:

🇹🇳 Étoile du Sahel

🇹🇳 Stade Tunisien

🇲🇦 Wydad AC

🇲🇦 Olympique de Safi

🇪🇬 Zamalek SC

🇪🇬 Masry SC

🇩🇿 USM Alger

🇩🇿 CR Belouizdad

🇦🇴 Primeiro de Agosto

🇦🇴 Kabuscorp

🇨🇮 San Pedro

🇨🇮 AFAD

🇹🇿 Azam FC

🇹🇿 Singida Black Stars

🇿🇦 Kaizer Chiefs

🇿🇦 Stellenbosch

🇳🇬 Abia Warriors

🇿🇲 ZESCO United

🇲🇱 Djoliba AC

🇬🇭 Asante Kotoko

🇧🇼 Jwaneng Galaxy

🇨🇬 AS Otoho d’Oyo

🇧🇯 Coton FC

🇲🇿 Ferroviário de Maputo

🇬🇶 FC 15 de Agosto

🇧🇮 Flambeau

🇷🇼 Rayon Sports

🇪🇹 Sidama Bunna

🇸🇿 Royal Leopards

🇱🇸 Bantu FC

🇲🇷 Douanes / Gendrim

🇸🇸 Kator FC

🇩🇯 AS Port

🇱🇷 Black Man Warrior

🇸🇴 Heegan FC

🇹🇬 Gbohloé-su des Lacs

🇹🇩 Elect Sport

🇸🇱 Bhantal FC

🇸🇨 Foresters FC

🇰🇲 Djabal FC

🇳🇪 AS Police

🇺🇬 NEC

Kenya, Nigeria, DR Congo, Libya, and a few others are yet to confirm their representatives.

In Nigeria, the FA Cup final will be played on June 28 between Abakaliki and Kwara United. The winner will qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup.