What the competition is
A club can earn its place through domestic football and then follow a continental schedule with its own qualifying and main stages. CAF publishes a season calendar for the Champions League and Confederation Cup; the two club competitions should not be merged because their fixtures appear together in that announcement. The 2026/27 label describes a season spanning calendar years.
Following the competition
A useful fixture record includes the season, stage, clubs and venue. African football covers a wide range of local time zones, while a late evening fixture may have another viewing date in eastern Australia. Keep the dated source time intact until conversion. Do not treat the continental calendar as a domestic league round list.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Participants | Clubs rather than national teams. |
| Season | 2026/27 can span two calendar years. |
| Separate cups | Champions League and Confederation Cup are distinct. |
| Fixture context | Stage and venue explain each club’s continental commitment. |
Questions about this guide
Is the CAF Champions League AFCON?
No. AFCON is a national-team competition.
Does a club’s domestic result count in CAF’s competition?
No. Domestic qualification and continental results are different records.