Road to CAF Interclub glory begins with Preliminary Round draws in Cairo on Thursday
The journey towards continental club football glory begins on Thursday, 6 August 2026, when the Preliminary Round draws for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 take place at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Teams from across the continent will discover their first opponents as they begin their pursuit of a place in the group stages of Africa’s two premier club competitions.
The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup draw will begin at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT), followed by the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League draw at 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT).
Both draws will be broadcast live on CAF TV, giving supporters across Africa and beyond the opportunity to follow the opening chapter of another exciting CAF Interclub season.
Draw details:
TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup preliminary rounds
Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026Time: 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT)Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League preliminary rounds
Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026Time: 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT)Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt
The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive USD 6 million in prize money, while the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions will earn USD 4 million.
Clubs eliminated in the preliminary rounds will each receive a solidarity payment of USD 100,000, part of CAF’s continued investment in supporting participating teams and increasing engagement in its Interclub competitions.
The preliminary rounds have produced memorable contests and compelling storylines in recent seasons, bringing together established continental giants and ambitious emerging clubs eager to make their mark on the African stage.
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns are the defending champions in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while USM Alger of Algeria lifted the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup last season.
For more on CAF Interclub football in the 2026/27 season, visit www.cafonline.com.
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CAF | Communication Department