Reports indicate that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is poised to discontinue its second-tier club tournament, the Confederation Cup, in favour of elevating the status of the African Football League.
Established in 2004 through the consolidation of the CAF Cup and the African Cup Winners’ Cup, the Confederation Cup will make way for the African Football League, a competition introduced by CAF and FIFA last year.
Initially featuring eight teams, the African Football League is set to undergo expansion to accommodate more participants.
With this change, it will emerge as the premier club competition across the continent, superseding the Confederation Cup.
Consequently, the CAF Champions League will ascend to become Africa’s new secondary club tournament.
Notably, the winner of the African Football League will secure the prestigious opportunity to represent the continent in the FIFA Club World Cup, underscoring the heightened significance of this revamped competition in the global football landscape.
In summary, CAF’s decision to scrap the Confederation Cup underscores a strategic shift towards promoting the African Football League as the primary platform for elite club football in Africa, culminating in increased opportunities for continental representation on the international stage.
