Génération Foot will begin its 2024 CAF Cup campaign against Ivory Coast’s Académie Amadou Diallo in the first preliminary round, following the draw held in Tanzania on Saturday morning.
The Senegalese side earned their place in the CAF Cup preliminaries after triumphing over Jaraaf Dakar in the Senegal Cup final, securing the nation’s second representative spot in the continental competition.
The Grenat club now prepares for a challenging encounter against their Ivorian counterparts in what promises to be a keenly contested West African derby.
This opening-round tie sets the stage for a significant clash between two emerging football academies from neighboring countries, highlighting the increasing competitiveness of West African club football on the continental stage.
Génération Foot, known for its youth development and recent successes domestically, will look to leverage their experience and cohesion against the Académie Amadou Diallo, a rising talent hub from Ivory Coast.
Should Génération Foot advance past the Ivory Coast side, their reward will be a second-round meeting with North African giants USM Alger. The Algerian club, a formidable force in CAF competitions, has been granted a bye into the first round, awaiting the winner of this preliminary tie.
The matchup represents a vital opportunity for Génération Foot to assert their presence in African football beyond national borders and gain valuable experience against high-caliber opposition. For the Académie Amadou Diallo, the fixture is a chance to showcase their talent and make an impact on the continental scene.
The draw, conducted as part of CAF’s ongoing preparations for the 2024 club tournaments, reaffirms the commitment of African football’s governing body to promoting inter-regional competition and fostering club growth across the continent.
With the preliminary rounds set to kick off soon, both clubs will now focus on final preparations, eager to make a strong start in the CAF Cup and advance deeper into the tournament, further elevating their status in African club football.
