High-Octane Showdowns in Match Day 01 of the CAF Confederation Cup

Exciting matchups await in the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup, with all teams vying for a spot in the knockout phase.

Anticipated high-adrenaline duels are set for Match Day 01 of the CAF Confederation Cup on November 27th. The group stage of this prestigious African club tournament kicks off on Wednesday, featuring a line-up of intense fixtures.

Following intense qualifying rounds, the final roster of 16 teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds begins with all on-field action for the Match Day 01 fixtures spanning November 27th and 28th. The first official match day sees "Simba SC" from Tanzania hosting "FC Bravos Do Maquis" from Mozambique at Dar es Salaam's Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Wednesday evening. Under the guidance of newly appointed coach Maahier Davids, "Simba" has been in splendid form this season and hopes to replicate this success continentally.

Defending champions "Zamalek SC" kick off their title defense against Mozambique's "Black Bulls", while Nigerian giants "Enyimba", who have been chasing elusive continental triumphs since 2017, hope to start strong as they travel to Egypt to play "Al Masry".

In Group C, "USM Alger" of Algeria, who tasted Confederation Cup success last season, are set to face "Orapa United" from Botswana, making their debut in the group stage. Group B highlights include two-time champions "RS Berkane" from Morocco, who face the challenge of competing against "Stade Malien" from Mali and South African newcomers "Stellenbosch FC". Angolan team "CD Lunda Sul" rounds up this competitive group, assuring top-tier encounters.

The most challenging group is Group A, deemed the "Group of Death," featuring heavyweights: "Simba SC" from Tanzania, "CS Sfaxien" from Tunisia, and Algerian powerhouses "CS Constantine," complemented by Angola's "Bravos do Maquis".