The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee has made groundbreaking decisions that will revolutionize African club football.
In an unprecedented move, CAF has canceled the 2nd preliminary round for the CAF Confederation Cup, shaking up the competition structure for the upcoming 2023/24 season.
This decision means that teams victorious in the first preliminary round will directly qualify for the group stage, intensifying the competition as teams face a binary outcome of either advancing or exiting the tournament.
With this format change, a total of 16 winning teams from the additional 2nd preliminary round will secure their places in the group stage of both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.
The new setup promises a more streamlined and intense journey towards glory.
In another thrilling development, the date for the highly anticipated 2023 CAF Super Cup Final has been set for September 1.
Football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the clash between Al Ahly, holders of the Champions League title, and USM Algers, the reigning Confederation Cup champions.
While the venue for this monumental encounter is yet to be revealed, the stage is set for an exhilarating battle between these formidable African clubs.
Furthermore, during the recent meeting in Rabat, the CAF Executive Committee announced the appointment of Beninse referee Coffi Codjia as the Chairman of CAF’s Referees Committee.
Codjia, known for his extensive experience, including officiating at prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the African Cup of Nations, brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his new role.
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