CAF Confederation Cup: Fixtures announced for second preliminary round first leg

The CAF Confederation Cup’s second preliminary round begins on October 17, with several clubs across Africa aiming to secure early advantages.

Teams from North, West, East, and Southern Africa will battle in crucial first-leg encounters before the decisive return matches next week.

Libya’s Al Ittihad opens the round on Friday, hosting Egypt’s Al Masry in Tripoli.

Both sides hope to start strong and set the tone for their qualification push.

The clash promises intensity, as each team seeks to establish dominance early in the competition.

Saturday features a packed schedule with eight matches across the continent.

Zesco United of Zambia welcomes Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy for an early afternoon kickoff.

KMKM SC from Zanzibar meets Tanzania’s Azam FC in a regional duel full of familiarity and rivalry.

AS Maniema Union from DR Congo faces Royal Leopards of Eswatini in another tightly contested tie.

DR Congo’s AS Simba also hosts South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs, a fixture that draws wide attention.

Equatorial Guinea’s FC 15 de Agosto de Akonibe takes on Stellenbosch FC from South Africa.

Dekadaha FC of Somalia faces a challenging test against Egyptian giants Zamalek in Mogadishu.

FC San Pedro from Côte d’Ivoire meets Coton FC of Benin in a West African showdown.

Morocco’s OCS hosts Tunisia’s Stade Tunisien in one of the day’s final fixtures.

Sunday’s action brings another wave of continental excitement.

Mozambique’s Ferroviario de Maputo welcomes Congo’s AS Otohô for a midday contest.

Flambeau du Centre from Burundi faces Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in Bujumbura.

Ghanaian powerhouse Asante Kotoko plays host to Moroccan club Wydad AC in Kumasi.

Nairobi United from Kenya takes on Tunisian side ESS in another high-stakes encounter.

Académie Football Amadou Diallo of Ivory Coast will meet Algeria’s USM Alger in Abidjan.

Guinea’s Hafia FC challenges Algeria’s CR Belouizdad in Conakry, a match that carries high expectations.

Burkina Faso’s USFA closes the weekend fixtures with a home match against Mali’s Djoliba AC de Bamako.

Every participating club aims to take command before the return legs, which will determine progression to the group stage.
The Confederation Cup continues to showcase African football’s depth, featuring both established teams and emerging talents.
Each match promises competitive energy, national pride, and the pursuit of continental glory.

Fans across Africa will closely follow these fixtures, eager to see which clubs edge closer to the prestigious group stage.
The weekend promises drama, skill, and fierce competition as the road to continental success intensifies.