Azam FC v ZED FC: Predicted line-ups for CAF Confederation Cup tie

Azam FC host ZED FC on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage at stake after the sides drew 1-1 in the first leg in Egypt.

The second-leg match in the second preliminary round will begin at 13:00 GMT at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Azam FC are expected to use either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation as they look to make home advantage count.

Mohamed Mustafa is the projected goalkeeper, with Lusajo Mwaikenda, Yeison Fuentes, Cheikh Sidibe and Pascal Msindo likely to form the defence.

Yannick Bangala, Soro Febe and Feisal Salum are expected to operate in midfield, while Gibril Sillah, Cheickna Diakite and Nassor Saadun could lead the Tanzanian side’s attack.

Azam FC will aim to control the midfield while maintaining their defensive shape. The home side will also look to exploit any space created by ZED FC as they seek to secure qualification in front of their supporters.

ZED FC predicted line-up

ZED FC are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation after being held to a draw at home in the opening match.

Ali Lotfi is the projected goalkeeper. The defensive line is expected to consist of Sameh Ibrahim, Mohamed Ismail, Ahmed Zaki and Mohamed Ashraf.

Ahmed Atef, Peter Zilu Mutumosi and Maata Magassa are the likely midfield trio, with Dilson Kamana, Abdelrahman El Banouby and Shady Hussein set to feature in attack.

The Egyptian club must find a way to create more in the second leg if they are to take control of the tie. They will also need to remain organised defensively against an Azam FC side determined to use the advantage of playing at home.

The projected line-ups remain subject to confirmation when the official team sheets are released before kick-off.

Azam FC: Mohamed Mustafa, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Yeison Fuentes, Cheikh Sidibe, Pascal Msindo, Yannick Bangala, Soro Febe, Feisal Salum, Gibril Sillah, Cheickna Diakite, Nassor Saadun.

ZED FC: Ali Lotfi, Sameh Ibrahim, Mohamed Ismail, Ahmed Zaki, Mohamed Ashraf, Ahmed Atef, Peter Zilu Mutumosi, Maata Magassa, Dilson Kamana, Abdelrahman El Banouby, Shady Hussein.