CAF to review Egypt’s proposal to expand Champions League and Confederation Cup participation

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to study Egypt’s proposal to increase the number of clubs from the continent’s top-ranked football nations participating in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.

The request will be presented for consideration by CAF’s Club Competitions Committee, which is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the structure and regulations of the organisation’s major interclub tournaments.

Egypt’s proposal seeks to provide greater representation for clubs from the highest-ranked football countries in Africa, with the aim of increasing competition and ensuring stronger leagues have more teams involved in CAF’s premier club competitions.

The committee will assess the feasibility of the proposal, including its impact on the tournament format, scheduling, and overall competitiveness of the competitions.

Should CAF reach an agreement on a new structure, the changes could be introduced from the 2026/27 season. However, if further discussions and adjustments are required, implementation could be delayed until the 2027/28 campaign.

The potential reform would represent a significant change to the qualification system for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup, which currently allocate places based on CAF rankings and the performance of member associations.

CAF is expected to hold further discussions with stakeholders before making a final decision on the proposed expansion.