2010 CAF Champions League
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The 2010 CAF Champions League was the 46th edition of Africa
's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football
(CAF), and the 14th edition under the current CAF Champions League
format. The winner, TP Mazembe
qualified for the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup
, and also played in the 2011 CAF Super Cup
.
Below is the qualification scheme for the competition. Nations are shown according to their CAF 5-Year Ranking
- those with a ranking score have their rank and score indicated:
Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 20th.
Bolded clubs received a bye in the preliminary round, entering the tournament in the first round.
TH Title holders
1 Hearts of Oak, the champion of Ghana, did not enter the competition, citing financial problems.
2 A position was included for a representative of the association at the time of the draw, but the association eventually withdrew without sending a team.
Six teams received byes: Al-Ahly
(Egypt), ASEC Mimosas
(Côte d’Ivoire), Heartland
(Nigeria), TP Mazembe
(Congo DR), Al-Hilal Omdurman (Sudan) and Dynamos (Zimbabwe).
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
(CAF), and the 14th edition under the current CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
format. The winner, TP Mazembe
TP Mazembe
Tout Puissant Mazembe, formerly known as Englebert, are a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade Municipal de Lubumbashi. Its nickname is Les corbeaux despite having a crocodile with a ball in its mouth on the team crest...
qualified for the 2010 FIFA Club World Cup
2010 FIFA Club World Cup
- Matches :If a match was tied after normal playing time, 30 minutes of extra time would be played. If still tied after extra time, a penalty shootout would be held to determine the winner...
, and also played in the 2011 CAF Super Cup
2011 CAF Super Cup
The 2011 CAF Super Cup was the 19th CAF Super Cup, an annual football match organized by the Confederation of African Football , between the winners of the previous season's CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup competitions...
.
Association team allocation
- Theoretically, up to 55 CAF member associations entered the 2010 CAF Champions League.
- The 12 highest ranked associations according to CAF 5-Year RankingCAF 5-Year RankingThe Confederation of African Football football CAF 5-Year Ranking is used to determine the number of clubs that each CAF member association may enter in the region's club competitions...
were eligible to enter 2 teams in the competition. For this year's competition, CAFConfederation of African FootballThe Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
used 2004-08 5-Year ranking. As a result, a maximum of 67 teams entered the tournament - although this level has never been reached.
Below is the qualification scheme for the competition. Nations are shown according to their CAF 5-Year Ranking
CAF 5-Year Ranking
The Confederation of African Football football CAF 5-Year Ranking is used to determine the number of clubs that each CAF member association may enter in the region's club competitions...
- those with a ranking score have their rank and score indicated:
| Association | Club | Qualifying method |
|---|---|---|
| Associations with two entrants (Ranked 1-14) | ||
 TunisiaFédération Tunisienne de Football The Fédération Tunisienne de Football is the governing body of football in Tunisia. It was established in 1956.-Clubs:Clubs that have participated in the Division Nationale de Football between 1956 and 1996:*AMS Association Mégrine Sportive... (1st - 44 pts) |
Espérance ST | 2008–09 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 champion |
| Club Africain Club Africain The Club Africain , also known as CA or Al Nadi Al Ifriki, is a Tunisian omnisport club founded in 1920 in Tunis. Club Africain football section is best known for its section of football... |
2008–09 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 runner-up | |
 EgyptEgyptian Football Association The Egyptian Football Association is the governing body of football in Egypt.The leading Egyptian clubs are as follows, with the total number of national competitions following the name of the club.... (2nd - 36 pts) |
Al-Ahly Al-Ahly Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"... |
2008–09 Egyptian Premier League champion |
| Ismaily | 2008–09 Egyptian Premier League runner-up | |
 Nigeria(3rd - 21 pts) |
Bayelsa United | 2008–09 Nigerian Premier League Nigerian Premier League The Nigeria Premier League is the highest level of domestic Nigerian football. It is fed into by the two First Division groups: the Nigerian Division 1-A and Nigerian Division 1-B. It is organized by the Nigeria Football Association. The NPL Chairman is Davidson Owunmi.- History :The league was... champion |
| Heartland Heartland F.C. Heartland F.C is a Nigerian soccer club based in Owerri. They play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium. With local rivals Enugu Rangers, they are one of two Nigerian teams that have never been relegated.... |
2008–09 Nigerian Premier League Nigerian Premier League The Nigeria Premier League is the highest level of domestic Nigerian football. It is fed into by the two First Division groups: the Nigerian Division 1-A and Nigerian Division 1-B. It is organized by the Nigeria Football Association. The NPL Chairman is Davidson Owunmi.- History :The league was... runner-up |
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 GhanaGhana Football Association The Ghana Football Association is the governing body of association football in Ghana, based in Accra.-Amateur Status:It is on record that the game of Football was introduced into the Gold Coast towards the close of the 19th century by Merchants from Europe, who had then invaded the coastal areas... (=4th - 13 pts)1 |
Asante Kotoko Asante Kotoko Asante Kotoko Football Club, also known as Asante Kotoko, is one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in Ghana as well as being one of the more successful teams in Africa, having won twenty national league titles. They have also twice been champions of Africa. The club's home ground is... |
2008–09 Ghana Premier League runner-up |
 Morocco(=4th - 13 pts) |
Raja Casablanca | 2008–09 Botola champion |
| Difaa El Jadida Difaa El Jadida Difaa El Jadida is a Moroccan football club based in El Jadida. They play their home games at Stade El Abdi and are currently in the first division of Moroccan football.-History:... |
2008–09 Botola runner-up | |
 Côte d'IvoireFédération Ivoirienne de Football The Fédération Ivoirienne de Football is the governing body of football in Côte d'Ivoire and is in charge of the Côte d'Ivoire national team amongst other footballing matters... (6th - 11 pts) |
ASEC Mimosas ASEC Mimosas The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won... |
2009 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division The Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions... champion |
| Africa Sports | 2009 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division The Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions... runner-up |
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 SudanSudan Football Association The Sudan Football Association is the governing body of football in Sudan. It was established in 1936 and affiliated with FIFA in 1948.... (7th - 10 pts) |
Al-Hilal Omdurman | 2009 Sudan Premier League 2009 Sudan Premier League The 2009 Sudan Premier League is the 14th edition of the highest club level football competition in Sudan. The competition started on 2009-02-18 with a 1-1 draw between Al-Mourada and Merghani Kassala.... champion |
| Al-Merreikh | 2009 Sudan Premier League 2009 Sudan Premier League The 2009 Sudan Premier League is the 14th edition of the highest club level football competition in Sudan. The competition started on 2009-02-18 with a 1-1 draw between Al-Mourada and Merghani Kassala.... runner-up |
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 CameroonFédération Camerounaise de Football The Fédération Camerounaise de Football is the governing body of football in Cameroon.- External links :* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... (8th - 8 pts) |
Tiko United Tiko United Tiko United FC is a Cameroonian football club based in Tiko, South West Province. It is a member of the Fédération Camerounaise de Football. It was founded in the early 1960s as C.D.C Tiko. During the late 70s and early 80s, its parent company, the Cameroon Development Corporation gradually... |
2008–09 MTN Elite one champion |
| Union Douala Union Douala Union Sportive Douala is a Cameroonian football club based in Douala.-History:It was founded in 1957 and played its home matches in the Stade de la Réunification.-Achievements:*Cameroon Premiere Division: 4... |
2008–09 MTN Elite one runner-up | |
 South AfricaSouth African Football Association The South African Football Association or SAFA is the governing body of football in South Africa.-History:The South African Football Association was founded on 8 December, 1991, the culmination of a long unity process that was to rid the sport in South Africa of all its past racial division.Four... (9th - 7 pts) |
Supersport United | 2008–09 Premier Soccer League champion |
| Orlando Pirates | 2008–09 Premier Soccer League runner-up | |
 Algeria(10th - 6 pts) |
ES Sétif ES Sétif Entente Sportive Sétifienne , commonly referred to as ES Sétif or ESS for short, is an Algerian professional football club based in Sétif currently playing in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1... |
2008–09 Algerian Championnat National Algerian Championnat National The Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system... champion |
| JS Kabylie JS Kabylie Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie , known as JS Kabylie or JSK , is an Algerian professional association football club based in Tizi Ouzou. It draws its support from Kabyle football fans even outside the city of Tizi Ouzou... |
2008–09 Algerian Championnat National Algerian Championnat National The Ligue Professionnelle 1 , known as Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Algerian football league system... runner-up |
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 Congo DRFédération Congolaise de Football-Association The Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association is the governing body of football in Congo DR. It was founded in 1919 and affiliated to the FIFA in 1962 and CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league Linafoot and the national team.... (11th - 5 pts) |
TP Mazembe TP Mazembe Tout Puissant Mazembe, formerly known as Englebert, are a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade Municipal de Lubumbashi. Its nickname is Les corbeaux despite having a crocodile with a ball in its mouth on the team crest... TH |
2009 Linafoot Linafoot The Linafoot is the top division of the Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association, the governing body of football in the Democratic Republic of the Congo... champion |
| Saint Eloi Lupopo FC Saint Eloi Lupopo FC Saint Eloi Lupopo is a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade de la Victoire.-Achievements:*Linafoot: 6*Coupe du Congo: 1*Katanga Provincial League : 2... |
2009 Linafoot Linafoot The Linafoot is the top division of the Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association, the governing body of football in the Democratic Republic of the Congo... runner-up |
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 AngolaFederação Angolana de Futebol The Federação Angolana de Futebol is the governing body of football in Angola. It was founded in 1979, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1980. It organizes the national football league Girabola and the national team.... (12th - 4 pts) |
Atlético Petróleos Luanda Atlético Petróleos Luanda Atlético Petróleos de Luanda, usually known as Petro Atlético Luanda, or simply Petro Atlético or Petro de Luanda, is a traditional football club from Luanda, Angola, founded in 1980... |
2009 Girabola Girabola Girabola is the top division of Angolan football, and it is organized by the Angolan Football Federation.The league winner and runner-up qualify for the CAF Champions League.- History :... (XXXI) champion |
| Recreativo Libolo | 2009 Girabola Girabola Girabola is the top division of Angolan football, and it is organized by the Angolan Football Federation.The league winner and runner-up qualify for the CAF Champions League.- History :... (XXXI) runner-up |
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 LibyaLibyan Football Federation The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Libya. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA in 1963 and to CAF in 1965... (=13th - 3 pts) |
Ittihad | 2008–09 Libyan Premier League champion |
| Ahly Benghazi | 2008–09 Libyan Premier League runner-up | |
 ZimbabweZimbabwe Football Association The Zimbabwe Football Association is a governing body of football in Zimbabwe. It is responsible for organising the national football competitions in Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe national football team.The ZFA was founded in 1965... (=13th - 3 pts) |
Gunners Gunners F.C. Gunners Football Club is a Zimbabwean football club based in Harare.-External links:Logo: http://img109.imageshack.us/i/logopq.png/... |
2009 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, also known as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top professional division of the Zimbabwe Football Association, it was created in 1980, as a successor to the 1962 formed Rhodesia National Football League.The League consists of 16... champion |
| Dynamos | 2009 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, also known as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top professional division of the Zimbabwe Football Association, it was created in 1980, as a successor to the 1962 formed Rhodesia National Football League.The League consists of 16... runner-up |
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| Associations with one entrant (Fewer ranking points than the 14th CAF association) | ||
 SenegalFédération Sénégalaise de Football The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football is the governing body of football in Senegal. It was founded in 1960, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... (=13th - 3 pts) |
ASC Linguère ASC Linguère ASC Linguère are a Senegalese football club based in Saint-Louis. They play in the second division in Senegalese football. Their home stadium is Stade de Linguère.-Achievements:*Senegal Premier League: 1*Senegal FA Cup: 4... |
2009 Senegal Premier League Senegal Premier League Senegal Premier League is the top division of the Senegal Football Association, it was created in 1966.As from 2011, the league will be one main table.-Senegal Premier League Clubs – 2011:*AS Douanes *AS Pikine*ASC Dahra de Djolof... champion |
 Equatorial Guinea(=16th - 1 pt) |
Elá Nguema CD Elá Nguema Sony Elá Nguema is an Equatoguinean football club based in the city of Malabo. The club won 8 titles in a row, from 1984 to 1991.-Achievements:*Equatoguinean Premier League: 13*Equatoguinean Cup: 7-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2009 Equatoguinean Premier League Equatoguinean Premier League Equatoguinean Premier League or as it is called in Equatorial Guinea Liga Profesional is the top division of the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol, it was created in 1979.... champion |
 GabonFédération Gabonaise de Football The Fédération Gabonaise de Football is the governing body of football in Gabon. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA in 1963 and to CAF in 1967. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... (=16th - 1 pt) |
Stade Mandji AS Stade Mandji Association Sportive Stade Mandji is a Gabonese football club founded in 1962 and based in Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime province. They play at Stade Pierre Claver Divounguy.-Achievements:... |
2008–09 Gabon Championnat National D1 Gabon Championnat National D1 Gabon Championnat National D1 is the top division of the Fédération Gabonaise de Football, it was created in 1968.-Season 2009-10: 1.US Bitam 26 18 6 2 47-19 60 Champions [Bitam]... champion |
 GuineaFédération Guinéenne de Football The Fédération Guinéenne de Football is the governing body of football in Guinea. It was founded in 1960, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1961. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... (=16th - 1 pt) |
Fello Star Fello Star Fello Star de Labé is a Guinean football club based in Labé. Their home games are played at Stade Saïfoulaye Diallo.-Achievements:*Guinée Championnat National: 4*Guinée Coupe Nationale: 2*Guinée Super Coupe: 1... |
2008–09 Guinée Championnat National Guinée Championnat National Guinée Championnat National is the top division of the Guinean Football Association, it was created in 1965.-Guinée Championnat National Clubs - 2010/11:*AS Ashanti Golden Boys [Siguiri]*AS Baraka Djoma *AS Batè Nafadji... champion |
 BeninFédération Béninoise de Football The Fédération Béninoise de Football is the governing body of football in Benin. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA the same year and to CAF in 1969... |
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 BotswanaBotswana Football Association The Botswana Football Association is the governing body of football in Botswana. It was founded in 1970, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1976. It organizes national football leagues and the national team.... |
Gaborone United Gaborone United Gaborone United, or short GU, are a football club from Botswana based in Gaborone.-Honors:*Botswana Premier League : 6** 1967, 1969, 1970, 1986, 1990, 2009*Botswana Challenge Cup: 5** 1968, 1970, 1984, 1985, 1990... |
2008–09 Mascom Premier League Mascom Premier League The Botswana Premier League is the highest division in football in Botswana. The league has existed since 1966. The championship initially called MLO Cup.... champion |
 Burkina FasoFédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball The Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball is the governing body of football in Burkina Faso. Their offices are based in the capital city Ouagadougou. The president of the federation is Zambende Theodore Sawadogo.-History:... |
ASFA Yennega Association Sportive du Faso-Yennenga Association Sportive du Faso-Yennenga is a Burkinabé football club based in Ouagadougou. The club's home games are played at Stade du 4-Août.The club was founded in 1947 and won its first title in 1973 as Jeanne d'Arc.-Achievements:... |
2008–09 Burkinabé Premier League Burkinabé Premier League Burkinabé Premier League is the top division of the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. It was created in 1961.-Burkinabé Premier League clubs – 2010–11:*AS Kouritenga1 *AS Maya *AS Sonabel... champion |
 BurundiFédération de Football du Burundi The Fédération de football du Burundi is the governing body of football in Burundi. It was founded in 1948, affiliated to FIFA in 1972 and to CAF in 1972. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
Vital'O Vital'O F.C. Vital'O FC, is a football club from Bujumbura, Burundi.They were founded as Rwanda Sport FC in the 1960s, changed their name to ALTECO in 1971, to Tout Puissant Bata in 1973, then merged with Rapid to become Espoir soon after and finally became Vital'ô around 1975.-Achievements:*Burundi Premier... |
2009 Burundi Premier League Burundi Premier League The Burundi Premier League or as it is known Amstel Ligue is the highest division in football in Burundi. The league was formed in 1972. It has 16 teams that plays 30 rounds home and away.In 2009, the league was reduced to 12 teams.... champion |
 Central African RepublicFédération Centrafricaine de Football The Fédération Centrafricaine de Football is the governing body of football in the Central African Republic. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1963 and to CAF in 1965. The offices of the RCA are located in Bangui, the capital city... |
Tempête Mocaf | 2009 Championnat de la Ligue de Bangui Central African Republic League Central African Republic League is the top football league in the Central African Republic It was created in 1968. The league is sanctioned by the Fédération Centrafricaine de Football, the governing body of football in the CAR.... champion |
 ChadFédération Tchadienne de Football The Fédération Tchadienne de Football is the governing body of football in Chad. It was founded in 1962, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1988. It organizes the national football leagues, including the Chad Premier League, and the national team. Its offices are located in N'Djamena.-External... |
Gazelle FC Gazelle FC Gazelle FC is a football club from Chad based in N'Djamena. It is a current champion of Chad Premier League. The club has few national team players like Armel Koulara, Cesar Madalangue and Madawa Macrada.-Achievements:*Chad Premier League: 1... |
2009 Chad Premier League Chad Premier League Chad Premier League is the top division of the Fédération Tchadienne de Football in Chad. It consists of 10 clubs and they are all from capital city N'Djamena.- Clubs 2011 :*AS CotonTchad *AS DGSSIE *Elect-Sport FC... champion |
 ComorosFédération Comorienne de Football The Fédération Comorienne de Football is the governing body of football in the Comoros. It was founded in 1979, affiliated to FIFA in 2005 and to CAF in 2003... |
Apache Club | 2009 Comoros Premier League Comoros Premier League Comoros Premier League is the top division in Comoros, it was created in 1979. One of the venues is 2,000 capacity Stade Said Mohamed Cheikh.-Comoros Premier League - 2011:*Apache Club *ASIM Itsandra *Coin Nord... champion |
 CongoFédération Congolaise de Football The Fédération Congolaise de Football is the governing body of football in the Republic of Congo. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA the same year and to CAF in 1966. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Diables Noirs Diables Noirs Diables Noirs is a Congolese football club based in Brazzaville. The club was created in 1950 with the name of "Association Sportive de la Mission".The club won its seventh domestic league title in 2009.-Achievements:... |
2009 Congo Premier League Congo Premier League Congo Premier League is the top division of the Fédération Congolaise de Football, it was created in 1961.Between 1961 and 1977 the championship was decided in a 3-team tournament between the regional champions of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Niari. From 1978 to 1993, a nationwide league with 10... champion |
 EthiopiaEthiopian Football Federation The Ethiopian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Ethiopia. It was founded in 1943, affiliated to FIFA in 1953 and to CAF in 1957. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Saint-George SA | 2008–09 Ethiopian Premier League champion |
 GambiaGambia Football Association The Gambia Football Association is the governing body of football in Gambia. It was founded in 1952, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1966. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:* official FA website... |
Armed Forces | 2009 GFA League First Division champion |
 Guinea-BissauFederação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau The Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau is the governing body of football in Guinea-Bissau. It was founded in 1974, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1986. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
Os Balantas | 2009 Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau The Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau is the highest division in football in Guinea-Bissau. The league was formed in 1975.-Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau - Clubs 2008/2009:*Clube de Futebol "Os Balantas" [Oio]*Desportivo de Gabú... champion |
 KenyaKenya Football Federation The Kenya Football Federation was the governing body of football in Kenya. It was founded in 1960 and affiliated to FIFA same year. It organized the Kenya Premier League and the Kenya national football team... |
Sofapaka Sofapaka Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over... |
2009 Kenyan Premier League Kenyan Premier League The Kenyan Premier League is the first division football league in Kenya. It was formed in 1963 under the Kenya Football Federation but is now controlled by Football Kenya Limited.... champion |
 MadagascarFédération Malagasy de Football The Fédération Malagasy de Football is the governing body of football in Madagascar. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Ajesaia Ajesaia Ajesaia is a Malagasy football club based in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The team won the Coupe de Madagascar in 2006, qualifying them for the Super Coupe de Madagascar and the CAF Confederation Cup .The team has a feeder club agreement... |
2009 THB Champions League THB Champions League The THB Champions League is premier football league in Madagascar. The competition is played in a round-robin format between the 32 qualifying clubs from the 22 regional leagues in the country. In each of the four rounds, the teams are divided into groups of four teams, with each team playing the... champion |
 Mali |
Djoliba | 2008–09 Malian Première Division champion |
 MauritiusMauritius Football Association The Mauritius Football Association is the governing body of football in Mauritius. It was founded in 1952, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. The association was formerly known as the Mauritius Sports Association but renamed to Mauritius Football Association in 1984 through the... |
Curepipe Starlight Curepipe Starlight SC Curepipe Starlight SC is a Mauritian football club based in Curepipe. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.They won the league for the first time in 2007 and thus qualified for the CAF Champions League 2008... |
2008–09 Mauritian League Mauritian League Mauritian League is the top division of football in Mauritius, governed by the Mauritius Football Association since its establishment in 1935.-Barclays League - 2011 Clubs:* AS de Vacoas-Phoenix... champion |
 MozambiqueFederação Moçambicana de Futebol The Federação Moçambicana de Futebol is the governing body of football in Mozambique. It was founded in 1976, affiliated to FIFA in 1980 and to CAF in 1978. It organizes the national football league Moçambola and the national team.-External links:... |
Ferroviário Maputo Clube Ferroviário de Maputo Ferroviário de Maputo, or simply Ferroviário, is a Mozambique football club from Maputo.-History:The club was founded in 1924, as Clube Ferroviário de Lourenço-Marques. In 1976, the club was renamed to Clube Ferroviário de Maputo. In 1982, the club won its first two titles, the Cup of Mozambique,... |
2009 Moçambola Moçambola Moçambola is the top division of Mozambican football , and it is organized by the Mozambican Football Federation.-History:... champion |
 NigerFédération Nigerienne de Football The Fédération Nigerienne de Football is the governing body of football in Niger. It was founded in 1967, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF the same year. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:*... |
Sahel SC Sahel SC Sahel Sporting Club is a Nigerien football club based in Niamey. The club was formed in 1974 from the football club Secteur 7.-Achievements:*Niger Premier League: 13*Niger Cup: 9-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2009 Niger Premier League Niger Premier League The Niger Premier League is the highest division in football in Niger. The league's first year of operation was 1966.-Structure:... champion |
 RéunionLigue Réunionnaise de Football Ligue Réunionnaise de Football is the governing body of association football in Réunion. It is not a FIFA member and only an associate member of the Confederation of African Football. It organizes matches for the Réunion national football team and for the domestic clubs.-External links:* CAF... |
US Stade Tamponnaise US Stade Tamponnaise Union Sportive Stade Tamponnaise, is a football club from Le Tampon, Réunion Island, founded in 1982 as the result of the fusion between S/S Tamponnaise founded in 1922 and Stade Tamponnais founded in 1971.-Stadium:... |
2009 Réunion Premier League Réunion Premier League Réunion Premier League is the top division of football on the French overseas territory of Réunion. The league is ran and managed by the Ligue de Football de la Réunion under the watch of the French Football Federation. Réunion Premier League was created in 1950 and the most successful club is JS... champion |
 Rwanda |
APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
2008–09 Rwandan Premier League Rwandan Premier League The Primus National Soccer League is the highest division in football in Rwanda. The league was formed in 1975.-Clubs for the 2011–12 season:*Amagaju FC *APR FC *AS Kigali *Etincelles FC *La Jeunesse FC... champion |
 São Tomé and PríncipeFederação Santomense de Futebol The Federação Santomense de Futebol is the governing body of football in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on July 11, 1975, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1975. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
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 SeychellesSeychelles Football Federation The Seychelles Football Federation is the governing body of football in the Seychelles. The current president is Suketu Patel and it was founded in 1979, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1986. It organizes the national football league and the national team.- External links : * at the FIFA... |
La Passe La Passe FC La Passe Football Club is a Seychelles based football club, they are playing in the Seychelles League.They club was the champions in the 2009 season.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance-Players 2010:... |
2009 Seychelles League Seychelles League Seychelles First Division is the top division of the Seychelles Football Federation, it was created in 1979.-Seychelles League - Clubs 2011:*Anse Réunion FC... champion |
 Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Football Association The Sierra Leone Football Association is the governing body of football in Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1967, and affiliated to FIFA the same year. It is also a member of the Confederation of African Football from 1987. It organizes the national football league and the national team... |
East End Lions East End Lions East End Lions is a Sierra Leonean professional football club based in the capital Freetown. They play in the Sierra Leone National Premier League, the top football league in Sierra Leone. they are one of the two biggest and most successful football clubs in Sierra Leonean football history;East... |
2009 Sierra Leone National Premier League Sierra Leone National Premier League Sierra Leone National Premier League is the top football league in Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1967. The league is sponsored by the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, one of the major Sierra Leonean banks. East End Lions and Mighty Blackpool are the two biggest and most successful clubs. The... champion |
 SwazilandNational Football Association of Swaziland The National Football Association of Swaziland is the governing body of football in Swaziland. It was founded in 1968, and affiliated to FIFA in 1978 and to CAF in 1976. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Mbabane Swallows Mbabane Swallows Mbabane Swallows is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 3*Swazi Cup: 2*Swazi Charity Cup: 3*Swazi Trade Fair Cup: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2008–09 Swazi Premier League Swazi Premier League Swazi Premier League, also known as Swazi MTN Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the National Football Association of Swaziland, it was created in 1976.-Swazi/MTN Premier League - Clubs 2011/12:*Green Mamba FC... champion |
 Tanzania |
Young Africans Young Africans FC Young Africans Sports Club is a Tanzanian football club based in Dar Es Salaam. Their home games are played at National Stadium. Young Africans is one of the two biggest teams in Tanzanian football, their archrivals being Simba SC. Both teams are based in Dar Es Salaam. The team's colors are... |
2008–09 Tanzanian Premier League Tanzanian Premier League Tanzanian Premier League is the top division of the Football Association of Tanzania, it was created in 1965. The competition was simply known as national league and later First Division Soccer League until the name Premier league was adopted in 1997.-Format:... champion |
 UgandaFederation of Uganda Football Associations The Federation of Uganda Football Associations is the governing body of football in Uganda.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... |
URA Uganda Revenue Authority SC Uganda Revenue Authority SC in an Ugandan football team based in Kampala. The club plays in the Ugandan Premier League. They won the national title in 2006, 2007,2009 and 2011.-Achievements:*Ugandan Premier League: 4*Ugandan Cup: 1... |
2008–09 Ugandan Super League Ugandan Super League The Ugandan Super League is the top division of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, it was created in 1968.-Ugandan Super League Clubs - 2011/12:*Bul Bidco FC*Bunamwaya SC *Express FC *Fire Masters FC... champion |
 ZambiaFootball Association of Zambia The Football Association of Zambia is the governing body of football in Zambia. It was founded in 1929, and affiliated to FIFA in 1964. It is also a member of the Confederation of African Football. It organizes the national football league and the national team.- External links :* * at the FIFA... |
Zanaco Zanaco FC Zanaco FC is a Zambian football club based in Lusaka, Zanaco stands for Zambia National Commercial Bank. The team plays in the top division in Zambian football. Their home stadium is Sunset Stadium... |
2009 Zambian Premier League Zambian Premier League The Zambian Premier League, also known as Konkola Copper Mines Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the Football Association of Zambia, and was created in 1962.-Member clubs 2011:*Forest Rangers... champion |
 ZanzibarZanzibar Football Association The Zanzibar Football Association is the governing football association for Zanzibar, Africa.The ZFA are an associate member of the African governing body, the Confederation of African Football. Following a rejection from FIFA in 2005, the ZFA were removed from CAF and after much lobbying were... |
Mafunzo Mafunzo FC Mafunzo FC is a Tanzanian / Zanzibarian Football Club.The team competes in the Zanzibar Premier League.They competed in the CAF Champions League for the first time in 2010.- Performance in CAF competitions :*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
2009 Zanzibar Premier League Zanzibar Premier League Zanzibar Premier League is the top division of the Zanzibar Football Association, it was created in 1981.-Zanzibar Premier League Clubs – 2010:*Chipukizi *Duma FC *Jamhuri FC *JKU FC ... champion |
Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 20th.
Bolded clubs received a bye in the preliminary round, entering the tournament in the first round.
TH Title holders
1 Hearts of Oak, the champion of Ghana, did not enter the competition, citing financial problems.
2 A position was included for a representative of the association at the time of the draw, but the association eventually withdrew without sending a team.
Schedule
| Round | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
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| Preliminary round | 12–14 February | 26–28 February |
| First round | 19–21 March | 2–4 April |
| Second round | 23–25 April | 7–9 May |
| Group stage | 16–18 July 30 July–1 August 13–15 August 27–29 August 10–12 September 17–19 September |
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| Semifinals | 1–3 October | 15–17 October |
| Final | 29–31 October | 12–14 November |
Preliminary round
|}Six teams received byes: Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly Sports Club , commonly known as simply Al-Ahly, is an Egyptian sporting club. Founded in April 1907, Al-Ahly was named in 2000 by the Confederation of African Football as the "African Club of the Century"...
(Egypt), ASEC Mimosas
ASEC Mimosas
The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won...
(Côte d’Ivoire), Heartland
Heartland F.C.
Heartland F.C is a Nigerian soccer club based in Owerri. They play their home games at Dan Anyiam Stadium. With local rivals Enugu Rangers, they are one of two Nigerian teams that have never been relegated....
(Nigeria), TP Mazembe
TP Mazembe
Tout Puissant Mazembe, formerly known as Englebert, are a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade Municipal de Lubumbashi. Its nickname is Les corbeaux despite having a crocodile with a ball in its mouth on the team crest...
(Congo DR), Al-Hilal Omdurman (Sudan) and Dynamos (Zimbabwe).
First round
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Group stage
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Group A
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