The journey towards continental greatness is about to begin as the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) officially sets the stage for the 2026/27 African club football season.
CAF has confirmed that the Preliminary Round draws for both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will be held on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
For clubs across Africa, this marks the first major step on the road to glory. The draw will determine the opening challenges awaiting teams as they begin the demanding quest to secure a place in the prestigious group stages of Africa’s leading club competitions.
Draw Schedule: Champions League and Confederation Cup Set for Cairo
The CAF draw ceremony will begin with Africa’s second-tier club competition before attention turns to the continent’s biggest stage.
TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Draw
🕑 Time: 14:00 Cairo time (11:00 GMT)
TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Draw
🕒 Time: 15:00 Cairo time (12:00 GMT)
Venue: CAF Headquarters, Cairo, Egypt
Broadcast: Football supporters around the world will be able to follow the action live through CAF TV and CAF’s official broadcast partners.
Millions at Stake as CAF Strengthens Club Support
The upcoming campaign promises to be more competitive than ever, with clubs chasing not only continental glory but also significant financial rewards.
The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will earn a massive USD 6 million prize, while the champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will receive USD 4 million.
Beyond the champions, CAF is also continuing its commitment to supporting clubs across the continent. Teams eliminated during the preliminary rounds will receive a USD 100,000 solidarity payment, providing crucial financial assistance to help clubs strengthen their operations and continue their development.
A New Continental Adventure Awaits
The preliminary rounds are expected to deliver the drama and excitement that define African club football. Traditional giants will face ambitious challengers, while emerging clubs will look to create history by defeating established names on the continental stage.
Among the teams expected to attract attention is South African powerhouse Mamelodi Sundowns, who enter the new campaign as one of the leading forces in the CAF Champions League. In the Confederation Cup, clubs such as Algeria’s USM Alger remain among the sides with strong continental ambitions.
With the draw approaching, anticipation is building among players, coaches, and millions of passionate supporters eager to discover their teams’ paths to African football supremacy.
The road to glory starts in Cairo — and every club will dream of lifting a continental trophy at the end of the journey.
