The 2024 – 25 CAF Confederation Cup, formally known as the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the 22nd edition of Africa ‘s secondary club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The competition began with the qualification rounds in August 2024 and will conclude in May 2025.
Qualification Circle
The haul for the qualifying rounds was held on July 11, 2024, at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The qualification phase consists of a preliminary round and two qualifying rounds act in a home – and – forth two – legged basis. The away goals rule is applied in case of a tie-up, and if however tied, a penalty shoot – out is used to determine the winner(1).
Group Stage
The tie for the mathematical group stage was check on October 7, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. The 16 winners of the second round of qualifying round were run into four groups of four. Each team plays against the other three antagonist in a round – robin system, with three points awarded for a win(1).
Current Standing
As of the latest matches diddle in December 2024, the group standings are as follows :
- Group A: F. C. Bravos do Maquis, CS Constantine, and Simba SC are connect at the top with 6 points each, while Club Sportif Sfaxien trails with 0 stage(3).
- Group B: RSB Berkane precede with 9 stop, trace by Stade Malien with 4 points, Stellenbosch with 3 point in time, and C. D. Lunda Sul with 1 peak(3).
- Group C: USM Alger tops the group with 7 points, ASEC Mimosas throw 4 points, and Jaraaf and Orapa United F. C. are connect with 2 points each(3).
- Group D: Zamalek leads with 7 points, Associação Black Bulls and Al – Masry are tied with 4 points each, and Enyimba track with 1 tip(3).
Recent Matches
In a late match on January 5, 2025, Al Masry and Zamalek tied 0 – 0 in a tightly contested lucifer of the CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage(4).
Implications and Significance
The CAF Confederation Cup is the 2nd – tier competition of African society football, ranking below the CAF Champions League. The winner of the tournament will face the winner of the CAF Champions League in the CAF Super Cup the next season(2).
Conclusion
The 2024 – 25 CAF Confederation Cup is heating up with intense competitor in the grouping stage. Fans are eagerly awaiting the succeeding couple to visit which squad will kick upstairs to the lulu rounds. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the tournament.
Informant :1. Wikipedia – 2024–25 CAF Confederation Cup 2. Wikipedia – CAF Confederation Cup 3. ESPN – CAF Confederation Cup News, Stats, Scores 4. YouTube – Al Masry (EGY) vs Zamalek (EGY) | 01/05/25 | beIN SPORTS USA
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