Harry Awurumibe with Agency reports
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced the match calendar for the 2026/27 season of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
The 2026/27 season will kick-off with the First Preliminary Round on 4-6 September 2026 (first leg), followed by the return legs from 11-13 September 2026. The Second Preliminary Round is scheduled for 16-18 October 2026, with the decisive return fixtures taking place between 23-25 October 2026.
Following the completion of the preliminary stages, the group phase of both competitions will begin at the end of November.
The Preliminary Rounds:
First Preliminary Round: 4-6 September 2026 (First Leg)
First Preliminary Round: 11-13 September 2026 (Second Leg)
Second Preliminary Round: 16-18 October 2026 (First Leg)
Second Preliminary Round: 23-25 October 2026 (Second Leg)
The Group Stage Fixtures have been scheduled as follows:
Matchday 1: 27-29 November 2026
Matchday 2: 4-6 December 2026
Matchday 3: 18-20 December 2026
Matchday 4: 8-10 January 2027
Matchday 5: 15-17 January 2027
Matchday 6: 22-24 January 2027
The Knockout Stage Fixtures:
Quarterfinals: 26-28 February 2027 (First Leg)
Quarterfinals: 5-7 March: 2027 (Second Leg)
Semifinals: 9-11 April 2027 (First Leg)
Semifinals: 16-18 April 2027 (Second Leg)
Finals: 9-31 May 2027.
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