CAF Confederation Cup: Saturday’s Round of 16 Action Features Key Clashes Across the Continent
The CAF Confederation Cup Round of 16 continues on Saturday with three crucial first-leg encounters as teams across Africa battle for a place in the next stage of the competition.
Following Friday’s opening matches, the spotlight now shifts to East, West, and Southern Africa, where clubs will be looking to gain early momentum in this two-legged tie.
Young Africans vs Étoile Sportive du Sahel
🕑 Kick-off: 2:00 PM (Tanzania time)
📍 Venue: Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam
Tanzanian giants Young Africans welcome Tunisia’s Étoile Sportive du Sahel in what promises to be one of the weekend’s standout fixtures. The visitors from Sousse bring a wealth of continental experience, while Yanga SC will rely on home support and domestic form to spring a surprise in Dar es Salaam.
Étoile, a past winner of both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, are considered slight favourites, but the Tanzanians are determined to defend home turf and take a strong result into the return leg.
Royal Leopards vs AS Vita Club
🕝 Kick-off: 2:30 PM (Swaziland time)
📍 Venue: Mavuso Sports Centre, Manzini
In Swaziland, Royal Leopards face an uphill task as they host AS Vita Club from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vita, one of the continent’s powerhouses, reached the final of the CAF Champions League in 2014 and boast a squad filled with international experience.
Leopards, on the other hand, will look to defy expectations and cause an upset on home soil before heading to Kinshasa for the second leg.
Warri Wolves vs MK Étanchéité
🕓 Kick-off: 4:00 PM (Nigeria time)
📍 Venue: Warri Township Stadium, Warri
The late kick-off sees Nigeria’s Warri Wolves take on MK Étanchéité, also from the DRC. Wolves hope to make home advantage count, especially given recent reports of internal unrest within the visiting side over unpaid wages, which have threatened to derail their campaign.
Still, nothing is assured in continental football, and MK Étanchéité will aim to put distractions aside and stay competitive before the return leg in Kinshasa.
With places in the group stage on the line, Saturday’s triple-header is set to deliver high stakes, passionate crowds, and classic African football drama.
Stay tuned for results and analysis following the weekend’s action.
