Mauritanian outfit AS Douanes secure CAF Confederation Cup qualification after CAS verdict

Mauritanian outfit AS Douanes have received a major boost to their continental campaign after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled in their favour in the legal dispute involving Guinean side Hafia FC, confirming their qualification for the second round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.

The club announced the development in an official statement, expressing satisfaction with the verdict, which upholds their progression in the competition and brings an end to the uncertainty surrounding their participation.

The dispute had placed AS Douanes’ continental ambitions under a cloud, with their qualification awaiting the outcome of the legal proceedings involving Hafia FC.

However, the latest ruling from CAS has gone in favour of the Mauritanian representatives, allowing them to retain their place in the next stage of the competition.

The decision represents an important moment for AS Douanes, who can now shift their full attention back to football after the uncertainty surrounding their qualification.

The Mauritanian club will be eager to make the most of the ruling and continue their campaign as they seek to establish themselves among the leading sides in the CAF Confederation Cup.

With their qualification now confirmed, AS Douanes are expected to focus on their upcoming Group C assignment against Algerian giants CR Belouizdad.

The encounter is expected to be an important test for the Mauritanian side, who will be looking to challenge for the top position in the group against one of Algeria’s established clubs.

CR Belouizdad, meanwhile, will provide a difficult examination of AS Douanes’ ambitions as both teams seek to strengthen their positions in the competition.

For AS Douanes, the CAS verdict offers renewed certainty and an opportunity to concentrate on their performances on the pitch rather than the legal proceedings.

The club will now hope to translate the positive outcome into an encouraging run in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup as they continue their quest for continental honours.