CAF competitions: 32 teams secure spots in Champions League and Confederation Cup
The line-up for the African Champions League (LDC) and Confederation Cup (CDC) is now confirmed after the second leg of the second preliminary round concluded on September 22. Sixteen clubs in each competition have advanced to the next stage, setting the stage for an exciting season of African football. The draw for both tournaments will be held on October 7 in Cairo, Egypt.
African Champions League (LDC) Qualifiers
The African Champions League will once again see a host of familiar faces as top clubs from across the continent prepare to compete for the prestigious title.
Among the qualified teams are reigning champions Al Ahly of Egypt, as well as perennial powerhouses like Espérance de Tunis from Tunisia and TP Mazembe from DR Congo.
Algeria will be represented by two clubs, MC Alger and CR Belouizdad, both of which have a strong track record in continental competitions.
From South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates have secured their places, bringing with them their rich history of success in African football.
In addition, Raja Casablanca from Morocco, Young Africans of Tanzania, and Sudan’s Al Hilal Omdurman also booked their spots in the group stages.
Other notable teams include Egypt’s Pyramids, Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat, Djoliba from Mali, and Stade d’Abidjan of Ivory Coast.
The full list of teams qualified for the African Champions League is as follows:
- MC Alger (Algeria)
- CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
- Al Ahly (Egypt)
- Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
- Raja Casablanca (Morocco)
- Young Africans (Tanzania)
- Pyramids (Egypt)
- Al Hilal Omdurman (Sudan)
- Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
- Sagrada Esperança (Angola)
- AS FAR Rabat (Morocco)
- Djoliba (Mali)
- AS Maniema Union (DR Congo)
- Stade d’Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
Confederation Cup (CDC) Qualifiers
The Confederation Cup will also feature some of the continent’s most competitive sides.
USM Alger and CS Constantine from Algeria are among the prominent teams advancing, joined by Tunisian giants Club Sportif Sfaxien and Egypt’s Zamalek and Al Masry.
RS Berkane, a regular contender in the competition from Morocco, will also compete, along with Angola’s CD Lunda Sul and Bravos do Maquis.
Botswana’s Orapa United and Stellenbosch FC from South Africa will also take part, representing Southern Africa’s challenge in the tournament.
Elsewhere, Stade Malien from Mali, Simba SC of Tanzania, and Nigeria’s Enyimba will join the fray, aiming to add more silverware to their cabinets.
ASEC Mimosas from Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal’s ASC Jaraaf are also among the teams gearing up for the next stage.
The full list of teams qualified for the Confederation Cup is as follows:
- USM Alger (Algeria)
- CS Constantine (Algeria)
- Club Sportif Sfaxien (Tunisia)
- Zamalek (Egypt)
- Al Masry (Egypt)
- RS Berkane (Morocco)
- CD Lunda Sul (Angola)
- Bravos do Maquis (Angola)
- Orapa United (Botswana)
- Stellenbosch FC (South Africa)
- Stade Malien (Mali)
- Simba SC (Tanzania)
- Black Bulls (Mozambique)
- Enyimba (Nigeria)
- ASEC Mimosas (Côte d’Ivoire)
- ASC Jaraaf (Senegal)
With the group stage draw set for early October, both the Champions League and Confederation Cup promise to deliver another season of thrilling African football action. Fans across the continent eagerly await the next round as the teams prepare to battle it out for glory.
