CAF Confederation Cup
Exciting match-ups highlight CAF Confederation Cup play-off
It is well known that the two Nigerian clubs that dropped into the CAF Confederation Cup have drawn Libyan opponents.
There are however some other exciting fixtures when the 16 first leg matches are played on 2 November.
The draw for the play-off for qualification into the group stage has thrown up some s high-flying matches that will certainly stir up enthusiasm on the continent.
Firstly, a Moroccan-Tunisian clash between defending champions RS Berkane and US Monastir.
Secondly, TP Mazembe who have been relegated to the CAF Confederation Cup, will face Royal AM FC of South Africa.
The other South African club, Marumo Gallants, will lock horns with Al Ahli Tripoli of Libya.
One thing is certain, an Ivorian team will be in the group stage as the draw also features an Ivorian derby between ASEC Mimosas and SC Gagnoa.
The task will be a daunting one for Togo’s ASKO who will meet three-time winners CS Sfaxien of Tunisia. Another interesting match-up is between Young Africans of Tanzania and Club Africain of Tunisia.
There could well be a Congolese duel in this round with FC St Eloi Lupopo facing the winner of the AS Vita Club/RC Kadiogo.
It is worth noting the clash between Primeiro de Agosto of Angola and AS Real Bamako of Mali, and the one featuring Cape Town City and USM Alger.
The first leg will be played on 2 November, while the second leg is scheduled for 9 November.
At stake are 16 places in the group stage of the 2022-2023 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
Below the fixtures
- AS Vita Club / RC Kadiogo vs FC St Eloi Lupopo (DR Congo)
- Royal Leopards (Eswatini) vs AS Real Bamako (Mali)
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo) vs Royal AM FC (South Africa)
- Primeiro de Agosto (Angola) vs Future FC (Egypt)
- ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) vs SC Gagnoa (Ivory Coast)
- Djoliba AC (Mali) vs AS FAR (Morocco)
- Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) vs Marumo Gallants (South Africa)
- ASKO de Kara (Togo) vs CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
- Young Africans (Tanzania) vs Club Africain (Tunisia)
- Flambeau du Centre (Burundi) vs DC Motema Pembe (DR Congo)
- Rivers United (Nigeria) vs El Nasr (Libya)
- US Monastir (Tunisia) vs RS Berkane (Morocco)
- Cape Town City (South Africa) vs USM Alger (Algeria)
- AS Nigelec (Niger) vs Pyramids FC (Egypt)
- La Passe FC (Seychelles) vs Diables Noirs (Congo)
- Plateau United (Nigeria) vs Al Akhder (Libya)
Zamalek commenced their CAF Confederation Cup journey with a 1-0 win over Kenya’s Police in the initial leg of the second preliminary round held in Nairobi this Saturday.
Veteran winger Abdallah El-Saied secured the win for the Whites with a precise strike from outside the box just a minute before halftime.
The Cairo giants, winners of the 2023-2024 CAF Confederation Cup title, started the match with relentless pressure on the hosts to clinch victory in the first leg and alleviate pressure before the upcoming return fixture in Cairo next Friday.
“The most important thing for us was to win and achieve our target,” Zamalek coach Gomes said after the game.
Hosts Police FC of Kenya could not breach Zamalek’s resolute defense in search of an equalizer.
Despite notable summer acquisitions, Zamalek’s coach Jose Gomes opted for a standard lineup, integrating young talents in lieu of seasoned players.
“We are now stronger than the previous season, thanks to spending more time with the team and preparing to play in the tournaments that we will participate in,” the Portuguese coach added.
Conversely, Kenya’s Police FC squandered a clear scoring opportunity against Zamalek, missing a crucial chance fifteen minutes before the final whistle, dashing hopes of leveling the score.
Kenya’s Police FC earned their place in this round following a hard-fought 1-0 aggregate victory over Ethiopia Coffee SC.
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Nigeria’s Enyimba played a thrilling 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second round tie in Bamako on Friday.
There have been three previous confrontation with Burkina Faso teams and this Friday encounter was the second time that Enyimba had had to face Etoile Filante.
According to facts supplied by Opta Nigeria, Etoile Filante were Enyimba’s first ever opponent on the continent 22 years ago in March 2002. Ever since, Enyimba have played 157 times on the continent; the highest by any Nigerian club.
Enyimba carry their advantage to the return leg to be played on 22 September.
Nigeria’s sole survivors in the CAF Confederation Cup,Enyimba will face Burkina Faso sides, Etoile de Filante in the second round of the competition.
Enyimba drew bye in the preliminary round while the Burkina Faso team reached the second round after eliminating Hafia of Guinea.
Enyimba, second runners-up in the Nigerian League will be attempting to win the Confederation Cup for the first time for Nigeria as they did in the Champions League 21 years ago.
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