CAF confirms CR Belouizdad's qualification for the group stage of the Confederation Cup

The management of CR Belouizdad has received a message from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirming the team's qualification for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

CR Belouizdad issued a statement through its official platform, announcing that CAF has confirmed the withdrawal of Panthers FC from the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup due to financial issues.

CAF also announced the cancellation of the home and away matches between the two teams, officially confirming CR Belouizdad's advancement to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

It is worth noting that Guinea's Panthers FC published an official statement yesterday, Sunday, announcing its withdrawal from the Confederation Cup due to a financial crisis facing the club.