2011 CAF Champions League
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The 2011 CAF Champions League was the 47th edition of Africa
's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football
(CAF), and the 15th edition under the current CAF Champions League
format. The winner Espérance ST will participate in the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup
, and also play in the 2012 CAF Super Cup
.
eligible to enter 2 teams in the competition. For this year's competition, CAF
used 2005-09 5-Year ranking. As a result, a maximum of 67 teams could enter the tournament – although this level has never been reached.
The points are multiplied by a coefficient according to the year as follow:
This system is different from the one used for the 2010 CAF Champions League
and previous years.
A similar procedure is used to rank clubs, with the exception that the results from 2006–2010 are used (with 2010 weighted by 5, 2009 by 4, and so on)
– those with a ranking score have their rank and score indicated. Teams were also seeded using their individual team 2006–2010 5-Year Ranking. The top nine sides (shown in bold) received byes to the first qualifying round.
Notes
† The second leg of the preliminary round matches are postponed to 25–27 February (or further to 4–6 March) in case the club have at least three players in the 2011 African Nations Championship
.
Qualification ties were decided over two legs, with aggregate goals used to determine the winner. If the sides were level on aggregate after the second leg, the away goals rule
applied, and if still level, the tie proceeded directly to a penalty shootout (no extra time is played).
Notes
Nine teams received byes: ES Sétif
(Algeria), Al-Ahly (Egypt), Al-Ittihad
(Libya), Stade Malien
(Mali), TP Mazembe
(Congo DR), Al-Hilal and Al-Merreikh (Sudan), Espérance ST (Tunisia) and Dynamos (Zimbabwe).
Notes
Notes
The losing teams from the second round advance to the 2011 CAF Confederation Cup play-off round.
from Congo DR were disqualified from the Champions League group stage following a complaint about the eligibility of TP Mazembe's player Janvier Besala Bokungu
from Tanzanian side Simba
, which lost to them in the first round. As a result, the Organising Committee decided that a replacement for the group stage would be determined by a play-off match at a neutral venue, between Simba and Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca, which lost to TP Mazembe in the second round.
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Tiebreakers
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 15th 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 Espérance ST will participate in the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup
2011 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-Match for fifth place:-Semi-finals:-Match for third place:-Final:-External links:...
, and also play in the 2012 CAF Super Cup
2012 CAF Super Cup
The 2012 CAF Super Cup will be the 20th 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 may enter the 2011 CAF Champions League, with the 12 highest ranked associations according to CAF 5-Year RankingCAF 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...
eligible to enter 2 teams in the competition. For this year's competition, CAF
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...
used 2005-09 5-Year ranking. As a result, a maximum of 67 teams could enter the tournament – although this level has never been reached.
Seeding
CAF calculates points for each entrant association based on their clubs’ performance over the last 5 years in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, not taking into considering the running year. The criteria for points are the following:| 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... |
CAF Confederation Cup CAF Confederation Cup The CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:... |
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| Winner | 5 points | 4 points |
| Runner-up | 4 points | 3 points |
| Losing semi-finalists | 3 points | 2 points |
| 3rd place in groups | 2 points | 1 point |
| 4th place in groups | 1 point | 1 point |
The points are multiplied by a coefficient according to the year as follow:
- 2009 – 5
- 2008 – 4
- 2007 – 3
- 2006 – 2
- 2005 – 1
This system is different from the one used for the 2010 CAF Champions League
2010 CAF Champions League
The 2010 CAF Champions League was the 46th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football , and the 14th edition under the current CAF Champions League format...
and previous years.
A similar procedure is used to rank clubs, with the exception that the results from 2006–2010 are used (with 2010 weighted by 5, 2009 by 4, and so on)
Entrants list
Below is the entrants list for the competition. Nations are shown according to their 2005–2009 CAF 5-Year RankingCAF 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. Teams were also seeded using their individual team 2006–2010 5-Year Ranking. The top nine sides (shown in bold) received byes to the first qualifying round.
| Association | Club | Qualifying method |
|---|---|---|
| Associations with two entrants (Ranked 1–12) | ||
 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 – 96 pts) |
Espérance ST(4th – 24pts) | 2009–10 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 2009–10 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2009–10 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season is the current of top-tier football in Tunisia. The competition began on 27 July 2009, and will conclude on 15 May 2010... 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... (18th – 3 pts) |
2009–10 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 2009–10 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2009–10 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season is the current of top-tier football in Tunisia. The competition began on 27 July 2009, and will conclude on 15 May 2010... 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 – 87 pts) |
Al-Ahly(2nd – 43 pts) | 2009–10 Egyptian Premier League 2009–10 Egyptian Premier League The 2009–10 Egyptian Premier League is the fifty-third season of the Egyptian Premier League since its establishment in 1948. A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, with Al-Ahly the defending champions for the fifth year in a row and for the thirty-fourth time in total... champion |
| Zamalek(18th – 3 pts) | 2009–10 Egyptian Premier League 2009–10 Egyptian Premier League The 2009–10 Egyptian Premier League is the fifty-third season of the Egyptian Premier League since its establishment in 1948. A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, with Al-Ahly the defending champions for the fifth year in a row and for the thirty-fourth time in total... runner-up |
|
 Nigeria(3rd – 75 pts) |
Enyimba(13th – 11 pts) | 2009–10 Nigeria Premier League 2009–10 Nigeria Premier League -Table:-External Links:* *... champion |
| Kano Pillars Kano Pillars F.C. Kano Pillars Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Kano. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League. Their home stadium is Sani Abacha Stadium. Kano Pillars FC was founded in the year 1990, the year professional league was started in Nigeria... (=11th – 12 pts) |
2009–10 Nigeria Premier League 2009–10 Nigeria Premier League -Table:-External Links:* *... 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.... (4th – 54 pts) |
Al-Hilal(3rd – 31 pts) | 2010 Sudan Premier League 2010 Sudan Premier League The 2010 Sudan Premier League was the 15th edition of the highest club level football competition in Sudan. The competition started on 2010-02-20.For the 2010 season, the number of teams has been expanded from 13 to 14 teams... champion |
| Al-Merreikh(=6th – 16 pts) | 2010 Sudan Premier League 2010 Sudan Premier League The 2010 Sudan Premier League was the 15th edition of the highest club level football competition in Sudan. The competition started on 2010-02-20.For the 2010 season, the number of teams has been expanded from 13 to 14 teams... 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.... (5th – 46 pts) |
AS Vita Club AS Vita Club AS Vita Club is a Congolese football club based in Kinshasa.-Honours:*African Cup of Champions Clubs: 0**Winner : 1973**Finalist : 1981*Linafoot: 12**Champion : 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1988, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2010... (=16th – 4 pts) |
2010 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 |
| 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 (1st – 55 pts) |
2010 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 |
|
 Algeria(6th – 27 pts) |
MC Alger MC Algiers Mouloudia Club d'Alger , referred to as MC Alger or MCA for short, is an Algerian football club based in Algiers, founded in 1921. The club colours are red and green. They play at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962.-History:... |
2009–10 Algerian Championnat National champion |
| 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... (5th – 22 pts) |
2009–10 Algerian Championnat National runner-up | |
 Morocco(=7th – 20 pts) |
Wydad Casablanca | 2009–10 Botola 2009–10 Botola The 2009-10 Botola is the 53rd season of the Moroccan Premier League. It began on 28 August 2009. Raja Casablanca are the holders of the title.- Stadia and locations :-Table:- External links:*... champion |
| Raja Casablanca Raja CA Casablanca Raja Club Athletic or Raja is a sports club with sections in many different disciplines in Casablanca, Morocco. Raja was founded on March, 28th 1949 as part of the political struggle against French rule by nationalists who aimed to create a focus for working-class young Moroccans... |
2009–10 Botola 2009–10 Botola The 2009-10 Botola is the 53rd season of the Moroccan Premier League. It began on 28 August 2009. Raja Casablanca are the holders of the title.- Stadia and locations :-Table:- External links:*... runner-up |
|
 Mali(=7th – 20 pts) |
Stade Malien Stade Malien Stade Malien is a Malian football and sports club based in Bamako. One of the two dominant clubs of Malian football, their eastern Bamako training grounds host other sports as well, including a successful basketball club.-Football club:... (=6th – 16 pts) |
2009–10 Malian Première Division 2009–10 Malian Première Division The 2009–10 Malian Première Division is the 45th season and current championship of the Highest-Level of Professional Soccer in Mali.-Overview:... champion |
| Djoliba(15th – 5 pts) | 2009–10 Malian Première Division 2009–10 Malian Première Division The 2009–10 Malian Première Division is the 45th season and current championship of the Highest-Level of Professional Soccer in Mali.-Overview:... 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... (9th – 19 pts) |
Coton Sport(=11th – 12 pts) | 2009–10 Cameroonian Premier League champion |
| Les Astres(20th – 2 pts) | 2009–10 Cameroonian Premier League 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... (=10th – 18 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... (10th – 13 pts) |
2010 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division 2010 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division The 2010 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division season was the 50th edition and current of the top-tier competition of Côte d'Ivoire football. The season began on the 17 January 2010 and concluded on the 5 November 2009... champion |
| JC Abidjan Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan Jeunesse Club d'Abidjan is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan.-History:It was founded in 1932. They play at the Stade Robert Champroux... |
2010 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division 2010 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division The 2010 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division season was the 50th edition and current of the top-tier competition of Côte d'Ivoire football. The season began on the 17 January 2010 and concluded on the 5 November 2009... 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.... (=10th – 18 pts) |
Inter Luanda(=16th – 4 pts) | 2010 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 :... (XXXII) champion |
| Recreativo Caála Clube Recreativo da Caála Clube Recreativo da Caála, commonly known as just Caála, is a soccer club based in Huambo, Angola.-History:CR Caála was founded on 24 June 1944 and competing in Angola's top level league, which is the Girabola.... |
2010 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 :... (XXXII) runner-up |
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 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... (12th – 17 pts) |
Motor Action Motor Action F.C. Motor Action Football Club is a Zimbabwean football club based in Harare. They play in the top division in Zimbabwean football. In early 2000 the idea of owning a Premier League side by the current owners became reality... |
2010 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(9th – 14 pts) | 2010 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 12th CAF association) | ||
 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... (13th – 12 pts) |
Aduana Stars Aduana Stars Aduana Stars FC are a Ghanian football Club, based in Dormaa Ahenkro, currently competing in the Ghana Premier League.-History:Aduana won the 2009/2010 title in Ghana as fewest scoring side in the league, setting a world record for least productive champions with 19 goals in 30 matches. With an... |
2009–10 Ghana Premier League 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... (14th – 10 pts) |
ZESCO United ZESCO United F.C. ZESCO United is a Zambian football club based in Ndola. They play in the top division in Zambian football. Their home stadium is Trade Fair Grounds.They were the first Zambian team to qualify for the group stages of the CAF Champions league.They with Zanaco FC are regarded as the two richest clubs... (14th – 8 pts) |
2010 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 |
 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... (15th – 9 pts) |
Al-Ittihad Al-Ittihad Tripoli Al-Ittihad Club is a Libyan football club based in Bab Ben Gashier, Tripoli, Libya. They have won the Libyan Premier League sixteen times, the Libyan Cup six times and the Libyan SuperCup ten times... (=6th – 16 pts) |
2009–10 Libyan Premier League 2009–10 Libyan Premier League The 2009–10 Libyan Premier League is the forty-second edtition of the competition since its establishment in 1963. A total of 14 clubs contested the league, with Ittihad Tripoli the defending champions.This has been reduced from the system of 16 teams that had been in place since the 2007–08... champion |
 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... (16th – 7 pts) |
Supersport United | 2009–10 Premier Soccer League 2009–10 Premier Soccer League The 2009–10 Premier Soccer League season was the fourteenth since its establishment. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their second premier league title in the 2008–09 season. The campaign began in August 2009, and ended in March 2010. A total of 16 teams competed in the... champion |
 Equatorial Guinea(17th – 2 pts) |
Deportivo Mongomo Deportivo Mongomo Deportivo Mongomo is an Equatoguinean football club based in the city of Mongomo. They participate in the Equatoguinean Premier League, and won that league in 1980, 1997, and 2010.-Achievements:*Equatoguinean Premier League: 3... |
2010 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:... (=18th – 1 pt) |
US Bitam US Bitam Union Sportive Bitam is a Gabonese football club based in Bitam, Gabon.-Achievements:*Gabon Championnat National D1: 2*Coupe du Gabon Interclubs: 2-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2009–10 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:... (=18th – 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... |
2009–10 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... |
ASPAC ASPAC FC ASPAC FC are a Beninese football club based in Cotonou. They currently play in the Benin Premier League. In 2010, the club won the Benin Premier League title for the first time in their history.-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2009–10 Benin Premier League Benin Premier League The Benin Premier League, also called Championnat National du Bénin in French, is the highest football division in Benin. The league was delivered in 1969 for the first time. Currently, it is composed by 14 clubs playing a double round-robin tournament. The winner of the Premier League earns a... champion |
 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.... |
Township Rollers Township Rollers Township Rollers is a football club based in Botswana Gaborone. Township Rollers are popularly known as Mapalastina. The club was founded in 1961. Township Rollers has a bitter and old rivalry with their closest neighbors Gaborone United.... |
2009–10 Botswana Premier League 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 Yennenga 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:... |
2009–10 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... |
2009–10 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... |
Olympic Real de Bangui Olympic Real de Bangui Olympic Real de Bangui is a football club from Central African Republic based in Bangui. Previously its name was Réal Olympique Castel.-Achievements:*Central African Republic League : 9*Central African Republic Coupe Nationale : 2... |
2010 Central African Republic League 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... |
Tourbillon Tourbillon FC Tourbillon FC is a football club from Chad based in N'Djamena. It is the second most successful club in Chad Premier League, with 5 titles, after Gazelle FC... |
2010 Ligue de N'Djaména 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... |
Élan Club Élan Club de Mitsoudjé Élan Club de Mitsoudjé is a football club from the Comoros based in Mitsoudjé.-Achievements:*Comoros Premier League : 3*Comoros Cup : 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
2010 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.... |
Saint Michel d'Ouenzé Saint Michel d'Ouenzé Saint Michel d'Ouenzé is a Congolese football club based in Brazzaville.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 2 appearances... |
2010 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 | 2009–10 Ethiopian Premier League 2009–10 Ethiopian Premier League The 2009–10 Ethiopian Premier League is the season of the Ethiopian Premier League since its establishment in 1944. A total of 18 teams are contesting the league, with Saint-George SA the defending champions for the second year in a row and for the twenty third time in total... 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... |
Ports Authority Gambia Ports Authority F.C. Gambia Ports Authority Football Club" is a Gambian football club based in Banjul and sponsored by the Gambia Ports Authority. They play in the top division in Gambian football, the Gambian Championnat National D1.-Achievements:... |
2010 GFA League First Division 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... |
Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars Ulinzi Stars are a Kenyan football club, based in the city of Nakuru.- History :The Ulinzi Stars are a football club for Kenya's military Combined Services [Army, Navy and Air Force]. They compete in the top-level Kenyan league, the Kenyan Premier League. The team have been champions of Kenya four... |
2010 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 |
 LesothoLesotho Football Association The Lesotho Football Association is the governing body of football in Lesotho. It was founded in 1932, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1964. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:*... |
Matlama Matlama FC Matlama football club are the champions of Lesotho, and the most successful club in the country.-Achievements:*Lesotho Premier League: 9*Lesotho Cup: 6-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 2 appearances... |
2009–10 Lesotho Premier League Lesotho Premier League The Lesotho Premier League also known as Vodacom Premier League is the top football division in Lesotho and was created in 1970. Vodacom Lesotho are the current league sponsor and will back the Premier League for three seasons... champion |
 LiberiaLiberia Football Association The Liberia Football Association is the governing body of football in Liberia. Its offices are located at Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... |
Mighty Barrolle | 2009 Liberian Premier League champion (no league champion in 2010) |
 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.... |
CNaPS Sport CNaPS Sport -Achievements:*THB Champions League : 1*Coupe de Madagascar : 1*Super Coupe de Madagascar : 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
2010 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 |
 MauritaniaFédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie The Fédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie is the governing body of football in Mauritania. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1964 and to CAF in 1968. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
CF Cansado ASC Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière FC CF Cansado is a professional Mauritanean football club playing in the city of Nouadhibou the capital of Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region.Main sponsor and owner of club is SNIM Société nationale industrielle et Minière Iron ore company.-Achievements:... |
2010 Mauritanean Premier League Mauritanean Premier League Mauritanian Premier League is the top division of the Fédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie. It was created in 1976.-Mauritanian Premier League Clubs - 2011/2012:*ASAC Concorde *ASC El Ahmedi... 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:... |
Liga Muçulmana Liga Muçulmana de Maputo Liga Muçulmana, short name LDMM, is a Mozambican football club based in Maputo that plays in the top division of Mozambican football, Moçambola, and they have won the 1st league title in 2010... |
2010 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:*... |
ASFAN ASFAN ASFAN is a Nigerien football club based in Niamey and operated by the Nigerien Armed Forces . They play at the stade du camp Bagagi Iya, a small stadium in one of Niamey's military bases, although larger matches are played at the stade Général Seyni Kountché... |
2010 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 |
 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.... |
2009–10 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 |
 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:... |
Diaraf ASC Diaraf Association Sportive et Culturelle Diaraf is a Senegalese football club based in Dakar. They play in the top division in Senegalese football. Their home stadium is Stade de Diaraf... |
2010 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 |
 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... |
St Michel United St Michel United FC St Michel United Football Club are a Seychelles based football club, they play in the Seychelles First Division. The club have been crowned champions of Seychelles on nine occasions... |
2010 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 | 2009–10 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.... |
Young Buffaloes Young Buffaloes FC Young Buffaloes FC is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane. They are one of the main sports clubs in the country.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 1*Swazi Cup: 0*Swazi Charity Cup: 0-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2009–10 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 |
Simba Simba SC Simba Sports Club is a Tanzanian football club based in Dar es Salaam. Their home games are played at two stadiums Uhuru Stadium and National Stadium. Simba SC is one of two biggest football clubs in Tanzania, their archrivals being the Young Africans... |
2009–10 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 |
 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... |
Zanzibar Ocean View Zanzibar Ocean View Zanzibar Ocean View is a football club from Zanzibar based in Unguja. They were formed in 2010 as a breakaway side from Miembeni S.C.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
2010 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 |
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- Associations that did not enter a team: Cape VerdeFederação Caboverdiana de FutebolThe Federação Caboverdiana de Futebol is the governing body of football in Cape Verde. It was founded in 1982, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1986...
, Djibouti, EritreaEritrean National Football FederationThe Eritrean National Football Federation is the governing body of football in Eritrea. It was founded in 1992 and affiliated to FIFA in 1998. It Organizes the National Championship league and the National Team.-External links:...
, Guinea-BissauFederação de Futebol da Guiné-BissauThe 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:...
, MalawiFootball Association of MalawiThe Football Association of Malawi is the governing body controlling the sport of football in the central African country of Malawi. The Association is affiliated to the Confederation of African Football, FIFA and COSAFA.-History:...
, MauritiusMauritius Football AssociationThe 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...
, NamibiaNamibia Football AssociationThe Namibia Football Association is the governing body of football in Namibia. It was founded in 1990, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1992. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:* at the FIFA website...
, RéunionLigue Réunionnaise de FootballLigue 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...
, São Tomé and PríncipeFederação Santomense de FutebolThe 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....
, SomaliaSomali Football FederationThe Somali Football Federation was founded in 1960. In that same year, the SFF became a FIFA member and has been affiliated with the organization ever since. In 1975, it joined the Confederation of African Football , an administrative body it is still likewise a member of. It is also a part of the...
, TogoFédération Togolaise de FootballThe Fédération Togolaise de Football or FTF is the governing body of football in Togo. As of 2005 its president is Gabriel Komla K. Mawulawoe AMEYI...
, UgandaFederation of Uganda Football AssociationsThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations is the governing body of football in Uganda.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... - Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 20th.
- Unranked teams have no rankings points and hence are equal 21st. Club ranking is determined only between teams qualified for the 2011 CAF Champions League.
- TH – Title holders
Round and draw dates
Schedule of dates for 2011 competition.| Phase | Round | Draw date | First leg | Second leg |
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| Qualifying | Preliminary round | 20 December 2010 (Cairo Cairo Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life... , Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... ) |
28–30 January | 11–13 February 25–27 February† 4–6 March† |
| First round | 18–20 March | 1–3 April | ||
| Second round | 22–24 April | 6–8 May | ||
| Group stage | Matchday 1 | 15 May 2011 (Cairo Cairo Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life... , Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... ) |
15–17 July | |
| Matchday 2 | 29–31 July | |||
| Matchday 3 | 12–14 August | |||
| Matchday 4 | 26–28 August | |||
| Matchday 5 | 9–11 September | |||
| Matchday 6 | 16–18 September | |||
| Knock-out stage | Semifinals | 30 September–2 October | 14–16 October | |
| Final | 4–6 November | 11–13 November | ||
† The second leg of the preliminary round matches are postponed to 25–27 February (or further to 4–6 March) in case the club have at least three players in the 2011 African Nations Championship
2011 African Nations Championship
The 2011 African Nations Championship was the second edition of the African Nations Championship tournament. Each participating nation was represented by players who play in their respective local divisions. The competition was hosted in Sudan from February 4 to 25, 2011...
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Qualifying rounds
The fixtures for the preliminary, first and second qualifying rounds were announced on 20 December 2010.Qualification ties were decided over two legs, with aggregate goals used to determine the winner. If the sides were level on aggregate after the second leg, the away goals rule
Away goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
applied, and if still level, the tie proceeded directly to a penalty shootout (no extra time is played).
Preliminary round
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- Note 1: Inter Luanda advanced to the first round after Township Rollers withdrew.
- Note 2: Raja Casablanca advanced to the first round after Tourbillon withdrew following the first leg.
Nine teams received byes: 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...
(Algeria), Al-Ahly (Egypt), Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad Tripoli
Al-Ittihad Club is a Libyan football club based in Bab Ben Gashier, Tripoli, Libya. They have won the Libyan Premier League sixteen times, the Libyan Cup six times and the Libyan SuperCup ten times...
(Libya), Stade Malien
Stade Malien
Stade Malien is a Malian football and sports club based in Bamako. One of the two dominant clubs of Malian football, their eastern Bamako training grounds host other sports as well, including a successful basketball club.-Football club:...
(Mali), 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 and Al-Merreikh (Sudan), Espérance ST (Tunisia) and Dynamos (Zimbabwe).
First round
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- Note 3: Al-Ittihad advanced to the second round after JC Abidjan withdrew. Tie was scheduled to be played at a neutral venue over one leg due to the political situations in Côte d'Ivoire2010–2011 Ivorian crisisThe 2010–11 Ivorian crisis was a political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire which began after Laurent Gbagbo, the President of Côte d'Ivoire since 2000, was proclaimed the winner of the Ivorian election of 2010, the first election in the country in 10 years...
and Libya2011 Libyan civil warThe 2011 Libyan civil war was an armed conflict in the North African state of Libya, fought between forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and those seeking to oust his government. The war was preceded by protests in Benghazi beginning on 15 February 2011, which led to clashes with security...
, but match did not take place. - Note 4: Tie played over one leg due to the political situation in Côte d'Ivoire2010–2011 Ivorian crisisThe 2010–11 Ivorian crisis was a political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire which began after Laurent Gbagbo, the President of Côte d'Ivoire since 2000, was proclaimed the winner of the Ivorian election of 2010, the first election in the country in 10 years...
. - Note 5: Second leg abandoned on 90+5 minutes with Zamalek leading 2–1 (Club Africain leading 5–4 on aggregate) when Zamalek fans invaded the pitch.
- Note 6: TP Mazembe won 6–3 on aggregate, but were later disqualified for fielding an ineligible player. As a result, Simba played against Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca, which lost to TP Mazembe in the second round, in a play-off for a place in the group stage.
Second round
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- Note 7: Ties scheduled to be played over one leg due to the political situations in Côte d'Ivoire2010–2011 Ivorian crisisThe 2010–11 Ivorian crisis was a political crisis in Côte d'Ivoire which began after Laurent Gbagbo, the President of Côte d'Ivoire since 2000, was proclaimed the winner of the Ivorian election of 2010, the first election in the country in 10 years...
and Libya2011 Libyan civil warThe 2011 Libyan civil war was an armed conflict in the North African state of Libya, fought between forces loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and those seeking to oust his government. The war was preceded by protests in Benghazi beginning on 15 February 2011, which led to clashes with security...
. - Note 8: Second leg abandoned on 81 minutes with the score at 1–1 (Al-Hilal leading 2–1 on aggregate) when Club Africain fans invaded the pitch.
- Note 9: TP Mazembe won 2–1 on aggregate, but were later disqualified for fielding an ineligible player in the first round. As a result, Wydad Casablanca played against Tanzanian side SimbaSimba SCSimba Sports Club is a Tanzanian football club based in Dar es Salaam. Their home games are played at two stadiums Uhuru Stadium and National Stadium. Simba SC is one of two biggest football clubs in Tanzania, their archrivals being the Young Africans...
, which lost to TP Mazembe in the first round, in a play-off for a place in the group stage.
The losing teams from the second round advance to the 2011 CAF Confederation Cup play-off round.
Special play-off
On 14 May 2011, the CAF announced that TP MazembeTP 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...
from Congo DR were disqualified from the Champions League group stage following a complaint about the eligibility of TP Mazembe's player Janvier Besala Bokungu
Janvier Besala Bokungu
Janvier Besala Bokungu is a Congolese football Defender. He currently plays for Espérance in Tunisia. He joined the club on 26 November 2007, from TP Mazembe.-External links:...
from Tanzanian side Simba
Simba SC
Simba Sports Club is a Tanzanian football club based in Dar es Salaam. Their home games are played at two stadiums Uhuru Stadium and National Stadium. Simba SC is one of two biggest football clubs in Tanzania, their archrivals being the Young Africans...
, which lost to them in the first round. As a result, the Organising Committee decided that a replacement for the group stage would be determined by a play-off match at a neutral venue, between Simba and Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca, which lost to TP Mazembe in the second round.
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Group stage
The draw for the group stage was held on 15 May 2011. The eight teams were seeded into four pots, with each group containing one team from each pot.| Key to colours in group tables |
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Tiebreakers
- Wydad Casablanca and Al-Ahly are ranked by their head-to-head records: Wydad Casablanca (2 pts, 0 GD, 4 GF, 4GA, 3 AG), Al-Ahly (2 pts, 0 GD, 4 GF, 4GA, 1 AG).