The CAF Confederation Cup 2026-2027 returns this Friday, October 16, with two matches in the first leg of the second preliminary round. Welwalo Adigrat Uni faces Al Ahli Tripoli, while Egyptian club Masr hosts Tanzania's Azam FC. The teams are looking to gain an early advantage for qualification to the group stage.
The first match features Ethiopian representative Welwalo Adigrat Uni against Libyan side Al Ahli Tripoli. Kick-off is set for 17:00 GMT. The Libyans come into this match full of confidence after decisively defeating KMKM of Zanzibar in the previous round, winning with an aggregate score of 7-0. Meanwhile, Welwalo Adigrat Uni reached this stage after a closely contested tie against Al Hilal Port-Sudan, which ended in a 3-3 aggregate score before they advanced.
At 17:00 GMT, Egyptian club Masr will take on Azam FC. Both teams will aim to secure an advantage ahead of the return leg. For Azam, this match is a crucial step in their quest for a place in the group stage.
The second preliminary round takes place over two legs, with the first leg matches scheduled from October 16 to 18 and the return legs from October 23 to 25. Several other clubs expected to compete on the continental stage, such as Raja Casablanca, CS Sfaxien, Kaizer Chiefs, and USM Alger, will play their first leg matches on Saturday or Sunday.
Friday, October 16 schedule (GMT):
17:00: Welwalo Adigrat Uni (Ethiopia) – Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya)
17:00: Masr (Egypt) – Azam FC (Tanzania)
