CAF Champions League 2009
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The 2009 CAF Champions League is the 45th edition of Africa
's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football
(CAF), and the 13th edition under the current CAF Champions League
format. The winner will participate in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup
and the 2010 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:
Italicised clubs withdrew without playing.
Bolded clubs received a bye in the preliminary round, entering the tournament in the first round.
Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 23rd (Malawi - ranked =18th - did not enter a champion this year).
TH Title holders
1 The champions of Congo DR, South Africa, Sudan, and Tunisia were not given byes in the first stage although the runners-up were. Unlike European tournaments, seeding within the CAF draws is based on performance in continental tournaments only.
2 The 2007–08 Egyptian Premier League runner-up, Ismaily opted not to enter this competition, choosing instead to play in the 2008–09 Arab Champions League. The third-placed Egyptian side, Al-Zamalek were not allowed to replace them as the CAF Champions League regulations allow only national champions and runners-up to compete.
3 2008 Réunion Premier League
Champion, JS Saint-Pierroise
, banned from African club competitions after withdrawing from the 2007 CAF Champions League.
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1 Played over one leg after first leg cancelled due to political violence in Madagascar
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As no side withdrew from the first round, Akonangui
were effectively eliminated as well.
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headquarters in Cairo
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Étoile du Sahel
and Al-Merreikh were seeded as level I, while TP Mazembe
and Al-Hilal were seeded as level II.
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Heartland
won 5 – 0 on aggregate.
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TP Mazembe
won 5 – 4 on aggregate.
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The Nigerian Football Federation
requested the second leg of the Heartland - Kano Pillars semi final be rescheduled from 17 October due to preparations for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
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2 – 2 on aggregate. TP Mazembe
won on the away goals rule
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Last updated 2 August
Africa
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'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 13th 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 will participate in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup
2009 FIFA Club World Cup
-Play-off for Quarter-finals:-Quarter-finals:-----Semi-finals:-----Match for fifth place:-Match for third place:-Final:-Scorers:4 goals Denilson...
and the 2010 CAF Super Cup
2010 CAF Super Cup
The 2010 CAF Super Cup was the 18th 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...
.
Qualification
- 53 teams from 40 CAF member associations were entered officially in the 2009 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...
are 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 2003-07 5-Year rankings in which 3 countries shared the 12th place - allowing 14 countries to enter a second team. - Two other teams were entered after the official deadline and were placed in a special subsection on the draw.
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 |
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| 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... 1 (1st - 45 pts) |
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... |
2007–08 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 champion |
| Étoile Sportive du Sahel Étoile Sportive du Sahel The Étoile Sportive du Sahel is a sports club from Sousse in the Sahel region of Tunisia, known primarily for its football team. The club also has sections for handball, volleyball, basketball, judo and wrestling... |
2007–08 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.... 2 (2nd - 33 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"... TH |
2007–08 Egyptian Premier League champion |
 Nigeria(3rd - 29 pts) |
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... |
2007–08 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.... |
2007–08 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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 Morocco(4th - 19 pts) |
FAR Rabat FAR Rabat Forces Armées Royales de Rabat is a Moroccan football club based in Morocco's capital city .The club was founded in 1958 soon after Morocco had gained their independence, and is one of the most famous football clubs in Morocco with Raja and Wydad. FAR stands for , roughly translated to mean Royal... |
2007–08 Botola champion |
| Ittihad Khemisset | 2007–08 Botola runner-up | |
 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... (5th - 13 pts) |
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... |
2007–08 Ghana Premier League champion |
| Heart of Lions Heart of Lions Heart of Lions Football Club is an Ghanaian football club based in Kpandu.-History:They are a member of the Ghana Telecom Premier League. They were 4th in the 2004, 2005 season of the One Touch Premier League and also won the top four competition the same year.-Management:* President: Godwin Kwami... |
2007–08 Ghana 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... (6th - 11 pts) |
Africa Sports | 2008 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 |
| 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... |
2008 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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 Algeria(=7th - 9 pts) |
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... |
2007–08 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 |
| ASO Chlef ASO Chlef Association Sportive Olympique de Chlef is an Algerian football club based in Chlef, founded in 1947. The club colours are red and white. Their venue, Stade Mohamed Boumezrag has a capacity of some 30,000.-History:... |
2007–08 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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 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... (=7th - 9 pts) |
Cotonsport Cotonsport Garoua Coton Sport FC de Garoua is an Cameroonian football club based in Garoua. They play at the Stade Omnisport de Garoua. In 2008 they finished runners up in the CAF Champions League.-Domestic:*Cameroonian Championship: ... |
2007–08 MTN Elite one champion |
| Canon Yaoundé Canon Yaoundé Canon Sportif de Yaoundé, commonly referred to as Canon Yaoundé, are a Cameroonian football club based in Yaoundé. The club was formed in 1930 and play their games at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo... |
2007–08 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... 1 (=9th - 7 pts) |
Supersport United | 2007–08 Premier Soccer League champion |
| Ajax Cape Town | 2007–08 Premier Soccer League runner-up | |
 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.... 1 (=9th - 7 pts) |
Al-Merreikh | 2008 Sudan Premier League champion |
| Al-Hilal | 2008 Sudan Premier League runner-up | |
 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.... (11th - 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... |
2008 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 :... (XXX) champion |
| Primeiro de Agosto Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto , is a sports club from Luanda, Angola.-History:... |
2008 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 :... (XXX) 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.... 1 (=12th - 3 pts) |
DC Motema Pembe Daring Club Motema Pembe Daring Club Motema Pembe is a Congolese football club based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.-History:Founded in the 1936 as Daring, the club changed its name to CS Imana some time after 1949... |
2007–08 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... |
2007–08 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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 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... (=12th - 3 pts) |
Al Ittihad Tripoli | 2007–08 Libyan Premier League champion |
| Al Ahly Tripoli | 2007–08 Libyan Premier League runner-up | |
 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:... (=12th - 3 pts) |
AS Douanes | 2008 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 |
| Casa Sport Casa Sport Casa Sport is a Senegalese football club based in Ziguinchor. They play in the top division in Senegalese football. Their home stadium is Stade Aline Sitoe Diatta.-History:Casa Sport has been founded in the 1970s. It is a morrocan cigarette brand.... |
2008 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... runner-up |
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| Associations with one entrant (Fewer ranking points than the 12th CAF association) | ||
 Rwanda(=15th - 2 pts) |
ATRACO ATRACO FC ATRACO FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. It won the Rwandan Premier League in 2008 .-Achievements:*Rwandan Premier League: 1*CECAFA Club Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
2007–08 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 |
 Tanzania(=15th - 2 pts) |
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... |
2007–08 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 |
 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... (=15th - 2 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... |
2008 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 |
 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) |
AS Mangasport AS Mangasport Association Sportive Mangasport is a Gabonese football club based in Moanda. It was founded in 1962. They play at the Stade Henri Sylvoz.-Achievements:*Gabon Championnat National D1: 6*Coupe du Gabon Interclubs: 5... |
2007–08 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... |
2008 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 |
 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... (=18th - 1 pt) |
Monomotapa United Monomotapa United F.C. Monomotapa United is a football club based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The club plays in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.-Squad:... |
2008 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 |
 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:... |
Etoile Filante Ouagadougou Etoile Filante Ouagadougou Étoile Filante Ouagadougou is a Burkinabé football club based in Ouagadougou. They play their home games at the Stade du 4-Août. The clubs colors are blue and white.-Achievements:*Burkinabé Premier League: 12*Coupe du Faso: 20... |
2007–08 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:... |
AS Inter Star AS Inter Star AS Inter Star, is a football club from Bujumbura, Burundi.-Achievements:*Burundi Premier League: 3*Burundian Cup: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 3 appearancesas of 14 January 2010... |
2008 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 |
 Cape VerdeFederação Caboverdiana de Futebol The 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... |
Sporting Clube da Praia Sporting Clube da Praia Sporting Praia is a football club that had played in the Premier division and the Santiago Island South Zone League in Cape Verde... |
2008 Cape Verdean football Championships Cape Verdean football Championships The Cape Verdean Championships are a football competition that was created in 1976 in Cape Verde. A local championship was founded in 1953 before independence, while the islands were part of the Portuguese Empire.- League format :... 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... |
Elect-Sport FC Elect Sport N'Djamena Elect-Sport FC is a football club from Chad based in N'Djamena.-Achievements:*Chad Premier League : 4*Chad Cup: 0*Coupe de Ligue de N'Djaména: 0*Chad Super Cup: 0-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2008 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... |
Etoile d'Or | 2008 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.... |
CARA Brazzaville CARA Brazzaville CARA Brazzaville is a Congolese football club based in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.-Honors:*Congo Premier League: 9*Coupe du Congo de Foot-ball: 3*African Cup of Champions Clubs: 1-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2008 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 |
 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... |
Wallidan Wallidan F.C. Wallidan Football Club is a Gambian football club based in Banjul. They play in the top division in Gambian football, the Gambian Championnat National D1, and are the most decorated team in the country's football history... |
2008 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:... |
Sporting Clube de Bafatá Sporting Clube de Bafatá Sporting Clube de Bafatá" is a Guinea-Bissauan football club based in Bafatá. They play in the top division in Guinean football, the Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League:... |
2008 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... |
Mathare United Mathare United Mathare United Football Club is a Kenyan professional football club, based in Mathare Slums Nairobi Kenya,Mathare United was founded in August 1987.The setting is St. Teresa's Church... |
2008 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 |
 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... |
Monrovia Black Star Monrovia Black Star Football Club Monrovia Black Star Football Club is a club base in Monrovia Liberia. Their home stadium is the Antonette Tubman Stadium. In 2008 they won the Liberian Premier League and Liberian Cup for the first time in their history.-History:... |
2008 Liberian Premier League Liberian Premier League The Liberian Premier League is the highest division in football in Liberia. The league began in 1956 and has never won by a club outside Monrovia.-Liberian Premier League - Clubs 2011/2012:*Barrack Young Controllers*Fatu FC*Green Pasture*Invincible Eleven... 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.... |
Academie Ny Antsika Academie Ny Antsika Academie Ny Antsika is a football club in Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. In January 2009, an Academie Ny Antsika match against US Stade Tamponnaise was canceled due to the 2009 political violence.-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2008 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 | 2007–08 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... |
2007–08 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:... |
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| Associations entered after the deadline | ||
 Equatorial Guinea(=18th - 1 pt) |
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Italicised clubs withdrew without playing.
Bolded clubs received a bye in the preliminary round, entering the tournament in the first round.
Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 23rd (Malawi - ranked =18th - did not enter a champion this year).
TH Title holders
1 The champions of Congo DR, South Africa, Sudan, and Tunisia were not given byes in the first stage although the runners-up were. Unlike European tournaments, seeding within the CAF draws is based on performance in continental tournaments only.
2 The 2007–08 Egyptian Premier League runner-up, Ismaily opted not to enter this competition, choosing instead to play in the 2008–09 Arab Champions League. The third-placed Egyptian side, Al-Zamalek were not allowed to replace them as the CAF Champions League regulations allow only national champions and runners-up to compete.
3 2008 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, JS Saint-Pierroise
JS Saint-Pierroise
Jeunesse Sportive Saint-Pierroise, is a football club from Saint-Pierre, Réunion.-Achievements:*Réunion Premier League: 16*Coupe de la Réunion: 8*Coupe D.O.M: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:...
, banned from African club competitions after withdrawing from the 2007 CAF Champions League.
Preliminary round
The preliminary round first legs were played on 30 January-1 February, and the second legs on 13–15 February 2009.|}
1 Played over one leg after first leg cancelled due to political violence in Madagascar
Dispensation round
Two federations inscribed their clubs after the deadline, but were admitted for an intermediate round. However, the winning club could only gain access to the first round if another winning club from the preliminary round withdrew subsequently. The first leg was played on 22 February, and the second leg on 8 March 2009.|}
As no side withdrew from the first round, Akonangui
Akonangui FC
Akonangui Fútbol Club was an Equatoguinean football club based in the city of Ebebiyín.It was dissolved in 2010.-Domestic:*Equatoguinean Premier League: 4*Equatoguinean Cup: 4...
were effectively eliminated as well.
First round
The first round first legs were played on 13–15 March, and the second legs on 3–6 April 2009.|}
Second round
The first leg will be on 17–19 April and the second leg on 1–3 May.|}
- The losing teams from the second round advance to the CAF Confederation Cup 2009CAF Confederation Cup 2009The 2009 CAF Confederation Cup was the 6th edition of the CAF Confederation Cup competition organized by the Confederation of African Football . The competition will kick-off with the preliminary round stage on the 1st week of March 2009 and concludes with the 2nd leg of the final match on the 1st...
Group stage
The draw for the group stage was held on May 7 in CAFConfederation 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...
headquarters in 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...
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Étoile du Sahel
Étoile Sportive du Sahel
The Étoile Sportive du Sahel is a sports club from Sousse in the Sahel region of Tunisia, known primarily for its football team. The club also has sections for handball, volleyball, basketball, judo and wrestling...
and Al-Merreikh were seeded as level I, while 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...
and Al-Hilal were seeded as level II.
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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....
won 5 – 0 on aggregate.
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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...
won 5 – 4 on aggregate.
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The Nigerian Football Federation
Nigeria Football Association
The Nigeria Football Federation organises domestic and international football in Nigeria. It was formally launched in 1945 and formed the first Nigerian national football team in 1949. It joined FIFA and the CAF in 1959...
requested the second leg of the Heartland - Kano Pillars semi final be rescheduled from 17 October due to preparations for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup was the thirteenth tournament of the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria from October 24 to November 15, 2009.The tournament was won by Switzerland, beating 1-0 the host team, Nigeria...
Final
The first leg was held on 1 November and the second leg on 7 November.|}
2 – 2 on aggregate. 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...
won on 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...
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Leading goal scorers
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| Dioko Kaluyituka Dioko Kaluyituka Alain Dioko Kaluyituka is a DR Congo association football player who is currently playing for Al-Ahly Doha in the Qatar Stars League. He has represented his country Congo DR 10 times, scoring 3 times... |
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... |
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| Endurance Idahor Endurance Idahor Endurance Idahor was a Nigerian football player who played for Sudanese club Al-Merreikh. On 6 March 2010, Idahor collapsed during a league game and later died on his way to the hospital.-Career:... |
Al-Merreikh |
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| Victor Namo Victor Namo Victor Namo is a footballer who playing in the I-League 2nd Division for SBT.- Career :Namo began his career with Yobe Desert Stars and was in 2006 scouted from Kano Pillars F.C.. He had trials in Vietnam and Israel in 2008. In October 2009, Victor was linked with Sudanese top clubs Al-Merreikh... |
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... |
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| Uche Agba |
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.... |
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| Trésor Mputu Trésor Mputu Trésor Mputu is a Congolese football striker who has been described by former Cameroon and Congo coach Claude Le Roy as being "the next Samuel Eto'o", who he picked for the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea as a 17 year-old.-Club career:Mputu helped his club reach the African Champions... |
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... |
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| Muhannad Eltahir Muhannad Eltahir Muhannad Eltahir is a Sudanese footballer. He currently plays as a striker for the Sudanese Premier League club Al-Hilal and the Sudanese national team.He has been of the most talented players in Sudan and Al-Hilal.... |
Al-Hilal |
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| Enoch Sakala |
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... |
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| Daniel Kamungenga |
Monomotapa United Monomotapa United F.C. Monomotapa United is a football club based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The club plays in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.-Squad:... |
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| Clifford Chipalo |
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... |
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| Stanley Okoro Stanley Okoro Stanley Okoro is a Nigerian football Midfielder currently playing for KS Skenderbeu Korce in the Albanian Superliga, after a former experience with his homeland club Heartland F.C., and with Almería B .-Career:... |
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.... |
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| Ike Thankgod |
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.... |
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| Kabangu Mulota |
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... |
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