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CAF Sets Date for Continental Interclub Draw (
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CAF Sets Date for Continental Interclub Draw

The journey to win continental club football begins on Thursday, 6 August 2026. On this day, the draws for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 will take place at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Teams from across Africa will learn their first opponents as they aim for a spot in the group stages of Africa’s top two club competitions.

The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup starts at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT), followed by the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League at 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT).

Both draws will be shown live on CAF TV, allowing fans across Africa and beyond to follow the start of another exciting CAF Interclub season.

Draw details:

– TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup preliminary rounds  

  Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026  

  Time: 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT)  

  Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt  

– TotalEnergies CAF Champions League preliminary rounds  

  Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026  

  Time: 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT)  

  Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt  

The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive USD 6 million as a prize, while the champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will earn USD 4 million.

Clubs that do not advance from the preliminary rounds will each get a payment of USD 100,000. This is part of CAF’s effort to support teams and engage them in its Interclub competitions.

Recent preliminary rounds have produced exciting matches and stories, showcasing both well-known teams and ambitious new clubs eager to succeed on the African stage.

Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa are the defending champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while USM Alger from Algeria won the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup last season.

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Burkina Faso Edge Tanzania for WAFCON Victory

Burkina Faso celebrated their first-ever win at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, beating 10-player Tanzania 2-1 in a tense Group B match in Casablanca on Friday night.

Adele Kabre gave Burkina Faso the lead before half-time. In the second half, Tanzania equalized with a goal from Aisha Mnunka, despite being down to 10 players after Hasnath Ubamba received a red card.

Woman of the Match player, Bilkissa Sawadogo then scored the winning goal for Burkina Faso in the 80th minute, keeping their hopes alive for the quarter-finals.

This result opens up Group B. Côte d’Ivoire leads with four points, followed by Tanzania and Burkina Faso with three points each, and South Africa at the bottom with one point.

Burkina Faso faced pressure after losing their first game 4-1 to Côte d’Ivoire and needed a win against a strong Tanzania side. They played aggressively and took the lead with Kabre’s goal in the 43rd minute.

The match changed early in the second half when Tanzania lost a player. Ubamba was sent off in the 55th minute, but Mnunka’s equalizer in the 62nd minute showed their determination.

Burkina Faso responded with Sawadogo’s goal in the 80th minute and managed to hold their lead this time. Coach Issa Balbone saw this win as a crucial boost after their earlier defeat.

Now, both Burkina Faso and Tanzania have renewed hope for their final group match, while Côte d’Ivoire remains ahead. For Burkina Faso, this historic win keeps their tournament dreams alive, and for Tanzania, their chances for the quarter-finals are still intact.

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Egypt Keep Faint WAFCON Qualification Hopes Alive

Following their disappointing opening loss, Egypt’s hopes in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 are precarious as they face a strong Malawi team, fresh off a 3-2 victory against 10-time champions Nigeria.

For Mohamed Kamal’s squad, bouncing back is critical; another defeat could derail their chances of reaching the quarterfinals, while Malawi can secure their spot with a consecutive win.

Mohamed Kamal: “Show the true face of Egypt

Despite the 6-0 loss to Zambia in their opener, Kamal remains calm, insisting his team is still learning. “We want to show the true face of the Egyptian team. We’ve reviewed our mistakes and need to grow through these experiences,” he explained. He respects Malawi’s talent, admitting, “They pulled off a significant upset, and we’re preparing for them with complete focus.”

Nadin Ghazi: “It would be a rebirth.

Egyptian captain Nadin Ghazi is resolute despite the defeat. “We’re even more motivated now; we want to make our nation proud,” she stated. For her, winning this match signifies a crucial turning point. “This is our opportunity. Our goal is to take all three points,” she affirmed, emphasizing the unity of her team.

Malawi stays grounded

Despite their win over Nigeria, Malawi’s coach Lovemore Fazili emphasizes the importance of staying focused. “It will be a different match,” he noted, stressing the need for seriousness in preparation. “We’re not underestimating Egypt; we know they can be a challenge.” Midfielder Leticia Chinyamula echoed this sentiment, urging others not to underestimate their potential: “Don’t judge us too quickly. We’ve already moved on from the Nigeria game and are focused on performing even better against Egypt.”

Stat of the Day

Egypt faces a Southern African nation for the fourth time, holding one win and two losses. Their last two matches against COSAFA teams ended in defeats, including a 6-0 loss to Zambia in the current tournament. Their only victory in the finals came against Zimbabwe in 2016, where they won 1-0.

Ghana Black Queens record winning WAFCON start
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Ghana Black Queens record winning WAFCON start

Ghana started their TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win over debutants Cape Verde in their Group D opener on Wednesday.

Doris Boaduwaa scored the first goal for the Black Queens just six minutes into the match after receiving a pass from Portia Boakye. In the second half, Ghana increased their lead when Cape Verde’s Eleia Vieira accidentally scored an own goal in the 54th minute.

Cape Verde, playing their first match ever in the continental finals, ended the game with 10 players after Klaydiana Borges was sent off in stoppage time.

This win gives Ghana a strong start in a tough group as they aim to build on the bronze medal they won in the last tournament. For Cape Verde, the defeat marks a tough beginning to a historic campaign, but their participation is significant for women’s football in the island nation.

Ghana, with experience and confidence, had never lost to a newcomer in the tournament. They quickly showed their strengths as they made their 12th appearance at the event. Boaduwaa’s early goal helped Ghana control the match against Cape Verde, who tried to fight back but struggled against Ghana’s organised play.

Cape Verde entered the match filled with emotion for their debut. Head coach Silvéria Nédio described this game as a historic moment for their team.

Cameroon book Women's World Cup 2027 spot after win over Nigeria
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Manga bags a brace as Cameroon edge Mali in a highly entertaining duel

Ngah Manga scored twice to lead Cameroon to a 2-1 victory over Mali in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Group D match in Casablanca on Thursday.

With this win, Cameroon improved its record against Mali to four wins and one draw in their last five encounters.

Manga opened the scoring in the 14th minute. She controlled a high pass and finished neatly to put Cameroon ahead. Mali equalised in the 30th minute when Cameroonian goalkeeper Michaely Bihina fouled Aïssata Traoré. Traoré converted the penalty, making it 1-1.

The first half saw both teams create chances but remain tied. In the 72nd minute, Cameroon regained the lead after a VAR review awarded them a penalty, which Manga converted for her second goal.

Mali pushed for another equaliser, but Cameroon defended well. The best late chance came from Mali’s Fatoumata Diarra, whose shot lacked power and was easily saved by Bihina.

This victory solidifies Cameroon’s strong history against Mali.

Cameroon is participating in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the 13th time, having played in every edition since 1998 except for the last tournament.

Next up, Cameroon will face Ghana, while Mali will hope to bounce back against Cape Verde.