The CAF Confederation Cup made several decisions on Saturday, October 24, during the second preliminary round return matches. Azam FC, AS Real Bamako, Al Ahli Tripoli, Black Bulls, and CS Sfaxien secured their spots in the group stage. These qualified teams join Raja Casablanca, Primeiro de Agosto, and the Red Arrows, who confirmed their qualification on Friday.
Azam FC triumphed over ZED FC (1-0), thanks to a goal from Nado in the 66th minute. After the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, the Tanzanian club qualified with an aggregate score of 2-1. Meanwhile, AS Real Bamako drew 2-2 against ES Zarzis, but their 3-1 victory in the first match allows them to continue with a total of 5-3 over the two matches.
Al Ahli Tripoli reaffirmed their dominance against Welwalo Adigrat. After winning 4-0 in the first leg, the Libyan club secured a 4-1 victory in the return match, bringing the aggregate score to 8-1. The Mozambicans of Black Bulls also secured their qualification after a 2-2 draw with Rayon Sports. Their 2-0 win in Rwanda allows them to advance with a total of 4-2. Finally, CS Sfaxien defeated AFAD Plateau (1-0) after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. The Tunisian club qualifies with an aggregate score of 2-1.
Results from Saturday
Azam FC 1-0 ZED FC — Azam FC qualifies (2-1 on aggregate)
AS Real Bamako 2-2 ES Zarzis — Real Bamako qualifies (5-3 on aggregate)
Al Ahli Tripoli 4-1 Welwalo Adigrat — Al Ahli Tripoli qualifies (8-1 on aggregate)
Black Bulls 2-2 Rayon Sports — Black Bulls qualify (4-2 on aggregate)
CS Sfaxien 1-0 AFAD Plateau — CS Sfaxien qualifies (2-1 on aggregate)
