The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the schedule for the upcoming matches between Tunisian club CS Sfaxien and Ivorian side Academie Amadou Diallo in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. According to the CAF, the first leg will take place on October 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time, at the Félix Houphouët Boigny stadium in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
The second leg of the match is set to take place on October 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM local time, at the Taieb Mhiry stadium in Sfax, Tunisia. CS Sfaxien, a prominent Tunisian football club, will be looking to make a strong impression in the competition. The team has a rich history in African football and will be eager to progress to the next round of the tournament.
The CAF Confederation Cup is an annual club competition organized by the CAF, featuring teams from across Africa. The tournament provides a platform for clubs to compete against each other and showcase their skills. This year's competition has attracted teams from various countries, including Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire, and other African nations.
Academie Amadou Diallo, the Ivorian side, will be looking to cause an upset against CS Sfaxien. The team has been making strides in Ivorian football and will be eager to make a name for themselves in the competition. The matches are expected to be highly competitive, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round.
The Félix Houphouët Boigny stadium in Abidjan, where the first leg will take place, is one of the largest and most modern stadiums in Côte d'Ivoire. The stadium has hosted numerous international football matches and will provide a fitting backdrop for the encounter. CS Sfaxien's fans will be traveling to Abidjan to support their team in the first leg.
The Taieb Mhiry stadium in Sfax, where the second leg will take place, is a well-known venue in Tunisian football. The stadium has a significant following, and CS Sfaxien's fans will be out in force to support their team in the second leg. The team's performance in the competition will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
The matches between CS Sfaxien and Academie Amadou Diallo are expected to be highly anticipated, with both teams looking to make a strong impression in the CAF Confederation Cup. The outcome of the matches will determine which team progresses to the next round of the competition.
Key points
- The first leg of the match will take place on October 17, 2026, at the Félix Houphouët Boigny stadium in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
- The second leg of the match is set to take place on October 24, 2026, at the Taieb Mhiry stadium in Sfax, Tunisia.
- The matches are part of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
