The Confederation Cup second round promises intense action across the continent as clubs prepare for decisive battles in their bid to reach the group stage.
The opening legs will run from 17 to 19 October. Teams will then fight for qualification in the return fixtures from 24 to 26 October.
Kenyan side Nairobi United face Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel in one of the standout fixtures. OC Safi from Morocco take on Stade Tunisien in another North African encounter.
Ivorian outfit AF Amadou Diallo meet defending champions USM Alger, while Guinean side Hafia FC clash with Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad of Algeria.
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko face a tough test against Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Casablanca. Somali club Dekedda FC host Egyptian giants Zamalek, who aim to progress deep into the competition.
Libyan side Al Ittihad lock horns with Al Masry from Egypt. Burkina Faso’s US Forces Armées meet Malian side Djoliba AC in a West African showdown.
Ivorian club FC San Pedro battle Benin’s Coton FC, while Zanzibar’s KMKM host Tanzanian side Azam FC. Flambeau du Center of Burundi take on Singida Black Stars, also from Tanzania.
Equatorial Guinean side 15 de Agosto face a tough assignment against South African outfit Stellenbosch. Zesco United of Zambia welcome Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy in a Southern African derby.
Mozambican side Ferroviario Maputo face Congolese team AS Otoho d’Oyo. In matches scheduled for early October, either AS Simba of DR Congo or Djabal FC d’Iconi of Comoros will host Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa.
The final pairing sees either AS Maniema of DR Congo or Pamplemousses SC of Mauritius face Royal Leopards of Eswatini.
The two-legged round will test squads’ depth and tactical strength as they aim to secure spots in the group stage. Each tie promises drama, passion, and fierce competition as clubs chase continental glory.
