Confederation Cup: Full schedule for Sunday’s second-round fixtures

The CAF Confederation Cup enters a decisive phase this Sunday with an action-packed slate of second-round matches across the continent.

Clubs from North, West, East, and Southern Africa will all be vying to take an early advantage in their respective ties as the race for qualification to the group stage intensifies.

The day’s action begins in Nairobi, where Nairobi United of Kenya host Étoile du Sahel from Tunisia at 1:00 p.m. GMT.

The Tunisian giants, seasoned campaigners on the African stage, will be looking to assert their dominance early against a spirited home side eager to make a mark in their debut continental appearance.

An hour later, attention turns to Maputo, where Ferroviário de Maputo take on AS Otoho d’Oyo of Congo at 2:00 p.m. GMT.

The Mozambican side will rely on home advantage to contain the physically imposing Congolese visitors, who are known for their defensive organization and counter-attacking prowess.

At the same time in Burundi, Flambeau du Centre face off against Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in a highly anticipated regional derby.

Both sides come into the encounter confident after impressive wins in the previous round, and the fixture promises to deliver an evenly contested battle.

Later in the afternoon, all eyes will turn to Kumasi, where Asante Kotoko of Ghana welcome Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Casablanca at 4:00 p.m. GMT.

The Ghanaians, backed by an expectant home crowd, will be determined to gain an advantage against one of Africa’s most successful clubs, who remain firm favourites to advance despite the challenging away conditions.

The evening will feature three simultaneous kick-offs at 5:00 p.m. GMT.

In Abidjan, AF Amadou Diallo of Ivory Coast host USM Alger, the defending Confederation Cup champions from Algeria.

The visitors will be cautious not to underestimate their Ivorian counterparts, who have shown remarkable resilience in recent fixtures.

In Conakry, Hafia FC will lock horns with Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad, another strong Algerian contender.

The Guinean champions will aim to capitalize on home advantage to secure a first-leg lead, while CR Belouizdad seek to impose their trademark attacking style.

Rounding off the day, US Armed Forces from Burkina Faso will meet Djoliba AC of Mali in a West African showdown.

With both teams renowned for their defensive solidity and tactical discipline, this encounter is expected to be a tight, hard-fought contest.

Sunday’s fixtures promise a blend of experience, ambition, and regional pride as clubs continue their quest for continental glory.