TP Mazembe v Club Africain: probable line-ups for CAF Champions League clash

TP Mazembe will host Club Africain in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

The match is scheduled to begin at 13:00 GMT at Stade du TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, with both sides preparing for a meeting that could shape the tie before the return fixture.

TP Mazembe

TP Mazembe are expected to have almost their entire squad available for the opening leg. Aside from a few minor physical concerns, the full group is at the disposal of the coaching staff, giving the Congolese club a wide range of options in both attack and defence.

The home side are therefore likely to field a strong starting XI as they begin their campaign in the second preliminary round of the competition.

Probable TP Mazembe XI

Goalkeeper: Marc Diouf

Defenders: Gloire Mujaya, Gloire Kalume, Mwimba Isala, Magloire Ntambwe Kalonji

Midfielders: Christopher Ngolo Samangua, Miche Mika, Patrick Mwaungulu

Forwards: Lise Nyembo, Chadrack Bingi Belo, Kazema Baso

Club Africain

Club Africain are expected to retain their preferred 4-3-3 formation for the trip to Lubumbashi.

The system is designed to provide an attacking threat through two wide forwards, while the three-man midfield is intended to balance defensive recovery with creativity in possession. The Tunisian side’s probable line-up reflects that approach, with three midfielders behind a front three.

Probable Club Africain XI

Goalkeeper: A. Chamakh

Defenders: G. Zaalouni, I. Simpara, Ammar Abdelhak, G. Mahersi

Midfielders: Saidou Khan, M. Zaddem, Osama Elsharimi

Forwards: P. Kinzumbi, S. Kadida, H. Khadraoui

The fixture will see TP Mazembe begin the second preliminary round at home against Club Africain, with the first leg taking place at Stade du TP Mazembe.

The odds listed by 1xbet make TP Mazembe the favourites before kick-off. A home win is priced at 1.85, while a draw is valued at 3.00 and a Club Africain victory at 3.50.