The 2026-2027 CAF Confederation Cup resumes on Friday, 16 October, with two first-leg matches in the second preliminary round.
Welwalo Adigrat Uni host Al Ahli Tripoli at 17:00 GMT, while Egyptian side Masr welcome Tanzania’s Azam FC at the same time. All four teams are seeking an early advantage in their bid to reach the group stage.
Al Ahli Tripoli will approach their meeting with the Ethiopian club in confident mood after a comprehensive victory over Zanzibar’s KMKM in the previous round. The Libyan side won 7-0 on aggregate.
Welwalo Adigrat Uni, meanwhile, progressed after a much closer contest against Al Hilal Port-Sudan. The tie finished 3-3 on aggregate before the Ethiopian team secured qualification.
Masr’s match against Azam FC will also be played at 17:00 GMT, with both sides aiming to establish a lead before the return fixture. The tie represents an important step for Azam FC as they pursue a place in the group stage.
The second preliminary round is played over two legs. First legs are scheduled from 16 to 18 October, with the return matches taking place between 23 and 25 October.
Several other prominent clubs will begin their campaigns on Saturday or Sunday, including Raja Casablanca, CS Sfaxien, Kaizer Chiefs and USM Alger.
Friday, 16 October – kick-off times in GMT
17:00 – Welwalo Adigrat Uni (Ethiopia) v Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya)
17:00 – Masr (Egypt) v Azam FC (Tanzania)