CAF Cup preliminary round draw sets stage for exciting African football showdowns

The preliminary round fixtures for the 2024 CAF Cup were unveiled this Saturday, August 9, during the draw held in Tanzania, setting the stage for a series of compelling encounters across the continent.

Among the notable pairings, Ghana’s Asante Kotoko will take on Nigeria’s Kwara United, a match expected to showcase fierce competition between two of West Africa’s prominent clubs.

Meanwhile, Senegal’s Génération Foot will face off against Ivory Coast’s Académie Amadou Diallo, promising a thrilling derby between two rising football academies.

Other matchups include Bhantal FC against Guinea’s Hafia FC, Burkina Faso’s USFA pitted against Togo’s AS Gbohloe-Su, and Nigeria’s Abia Warriors clashing with Mali’s Djoliba AC. Niger’s ASN Nigelec will meet OCS, while Tunisia’s Stade Tunisien will take on Mauritania’s ASC SNIM.

Further fixtures see Cameroon’s Aigle Royal matched against Ivory Coast’s FC San Pedro, Sierra Leone’s Black Man Warriors against Cameroon’s Coton Sport, and Somalia’s Dekadaha FC playing Sudan’s Alzamala UMR.

The draw also features Ethiopia’s Wolitta Dicha SC against Libya’s Libya 2, Somalia’s NEC FC facing Nairobi United FC from Kenya, and Sudan’s Al Ahli Madani clashing with Egypt’s ESS.

These preliminary clashes are critical for clubs eager to advance deeper into the CAF Cup and assert themselves on the continental stage.

The winners will progress to the second round, where competition intensifies and stakes rise.

The second-round fixtures will be confirmed following the completion of these initial matches, as CAF continues its commitment to providing a platform for clubs across Africa to compete at high levels, develop talent, and enhance the visibility of African club football.

With diverse teams representing different regions, the preliminary rounds promise exciting football action that will engage fans across the continent and beyond. Clubs will now turn their focus to preparations, aiming to secure victories that could define their seasons and boost their continental ambitions.