The wait is over, and the pursuit of continental glory begins this weekend! The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to kick off the highly anticipated 2024/25 CAF Interclub season, featuring the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.
Top Clubs Exempted, But Exciting Matchups Ahead!
While top clubs like Al Ahly SC, Esperance Sportive de Tunis, and Mamelodi Sundowns have been exempted from the First Preliminary Round, African football fans can still expect thrilling matchups as clubs from across the continent battle to advance.
Notable Fixtures to Watch:
– Young Africans (Tanzania) vs. Vital’O FC (Burundi)
– Pyramids FC (Egypt) vs. JKU SC (Zanzibar)
– Orlando Pirates FC (South Africa) vs. Disciples FC (Madagascar)
– Zesco United (Zambia) vs. Dynamos FC (Zimbabwe)
– UTS (Morocco) vs. RS Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)
– Nsoatreman FC (Ghana) vs. TP Elect Sport (Chad)
The First Preliminary Round First Leg matches will take place between August 16 and 18, with the return legs set for August 23 to 25, 2024. The Second Preliminary Round will follow, with first-leg matches from September 13 to 15, and the return legs to finalize the Group Stage draw from September 20 to 22, 2024.
Get ready for an action-packed season of African football!
