TP Mazembe host Club Africain in CAF Champions League second-round clash

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

Kick-off is at 13:00 GMT.

The match will be broadcast on beIN CONNECT MENA HD, beIN Sports MENA 1 HD, SuperSport Variety 4 HD, Azam Sports Channel and Canal + Sport Afrique.

The two sides have met only twice in official continental competition, but those encounters have produced a clear advantage for the Congolese club. TP Mazembe remain unbeaten, with one victory and one draw, while Club Africain have yet to record a win.

Mazembe have also dominated the scoring record, finding the net eight times across the two matches without conceding.

The hosts reached the second preliminary round with a perfect record against Medeama SC. They began with a 1-0 victory away from home before completing the job in Lubumbashi with a 3-1 win.

Club Africain had a more demanding route through the opening round. The Tunisian side beat Djoliba AC 1-0 in Tunis, but had to work hard to protect that advantage in the return leg. They eventually secured qualification with a 2-2 draw in Bamako.

Mazembe are viewed as the stronger side going into the first leg, particularly with home advantage. Their performance against Medeama demonstrated their effectiveness in Lubumbashi, while Club Africain’s difficulties away from home in the previous round could prove significant.

The hosts’ continental experience, attacking strength and unbeaten record against Club Africain all point towards a favourable result for the Lubumbashi club. The assessment is that TP Mazembe could establish a significant advantage by winning the first leg by at least two goals.

The stated Africafoot prediction is a draw, listed as 3-1.

The betting company 1xbet lists TP Mazembe as favourites at odds of 1.85. A draw is priced at 3.00, while a Club Africain victory is available at 3.50.

The second preliminary round tie will begin at 13:00 GMT at Stade TP Mazembe, with the Congolese side seeking to turn their home form and strong head-to-head record into an advantage before the return match.