CAF Champions League: Clubs confirmed for second preliminary round

The second leg of the CAF Champions League’s first preliminary round took place this weekend, with several clubs already sealing their progression to the next stage of Africa’s premier club competition.

A number of heavyweights have safely advanced, though the early rounds have also produced major talking points, including the shock elimination of Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas.

Their exit stands out as one of the biggest surprises of this season’s tournament so far.

Below is the list of clubs that have already booked their places in the second preliminary round:

• Al Ahly
• Mamelodi Sundowns
• Abidjan Stadium
• Remo Stars
• Black Eagle
• Black Bulls
• Orlando Pirates
• Silver Strikers
• Ethiopian Insurance
• Young Africans
• Horoya
• Petro de Luanda
• Vipers
• Hope of Tunis
• AS FAR
• MC Algiers
• Malian Stadium
• RS Berkane
• Police FC
• Simba SC
• Nsingizini Hotspurs
• US Monastir
• Rahimo FC
• Rivers United
• Al Hilal
• Power Dynamos
• Dove
• Al Ahli Tripoli
• JS Kabylie

The progress of these teams sets up an intriguing second preliminary round as continental powerhouses mix with rising clubs eager to make their mark.

With seasoned contenders like Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Simba SC already through, the next phase promises to deliver high-quality fixtures and intense rivalries.

Equally compelling is the presence of ambitious sides such as Remo Stars, Nsingizini Hotspurs and Ethiopian Insurance, who will look to extend their journeys against some of Africa’s most established names.

For many, these qualifiers are not just about reaching the group stages but also about staking a claim to be counted among the continent’s elite.

While some ties from the opening round remain undecided, the confirmed line-up already reflects the depth and diversity of African club football.

The upcoming second preliminary round is poised to offer both spectacle and surprises as teams vie for coveted spots in the group phase of the CAF Champions League.