The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold the preliminary round draw for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup for the 2025-2026 season on August 9 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This major event officially kicks off the African interclub competitions, with over 60 clubs across the continent eagerly awaiting to learn their first opponents.
This draw is a crucial moment for the participating teams as it sets the early knockout stage matchups, which can be decisive for the rest of their campaigns. CAF is hosting this event in Tanzania for the very first time, highlighting the rise of football in East Africa and establishing Dar es Salaam as a key hub for continental football.
Among the clubs involved, several traditional contenders for the Champions League will strive to maintain their status, while lesser-known teams will seek to cause upsets and advance to the group stages. The CAF Confederation Cup, an equally important parallel competition, also gathers ambitious clubs aiming to increase their continental prestige.
With preliminary rounds beginning in mid-September, this draw marks a period of intense tactical and mental preparation. Fans and analysts will closely watch this moment, as each club hopes for a favorable draw to shine throughout the 2025-2026 CAF club competitions.