The draw for the Round of 32 in the CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 has produced intense and highly anticipated matches, featuring prestigious Arab and African clubs in a phase that promises excitement and drama.
The matches are as follows:
– Dekadaha vs Zamalek
– Al-Ittihad (Libya) vs Al-Masry
– Olympique Safi vs Stade Tunisien
– Asante Kotoko vs Wydad
– Nairobi United vs CS Sfaxien
– Di Canio vs USM Alger
– KMKM vs Azam
– Hafia Conakry vs CR Belouizdad
– Flambeau du Centre vs Singida Big Stars
– USFA vs Djoliba
– 15 de Agosto vs Stellenbosch
– ZESCO United vs Galaxy
– San Pedro vs Cotton Sport
– Simba/Comoros or Djabal vs Kaizer Chiefs
– Maniema of Bampokango vs Royal Leopards
– Ferroviário de Maputo vs Otoho
The draw has produced several all-Arab clashes, most notably the match between Al-Ittihad (Libya) and Al-Masry, as well as Olympique Safi against Stade Tunisien, in addition to an intriguing encounter between Ghana’s Asante Kotoko and Morocco’s Wydad. The tournament will also see tough matches for major clubs like Zamalek, CS Sfaxien, and USM Alger as they seek a place in the group stage.
The new season is poised to be thrilling from the outset, with the draw placing the continent’s giants in challenging positions, making the road to the title fraught with challenges and surprises.
