Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the 2023-24 CAF Champions League. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to keep up-to-date with one of the most exciting football tournaments in Africa. From the draw and fixtures to results, table standings, and participating teams, we’ve got you covered!
Let’s start by understanding what the CAF Champions League is. The CAF Champions League, organized by the Confederation of African Football, is the most prestigious club football competition on the African continent. It brings together the top club sides from Africa’s football leagues in a thrilling contest of skill, strategy, and endurance.
“The CAF Champions League is a showcase of the best in African club football, featuring top teams from across the continent.”
Now, let’s delve into the juicy details. Here’s what you can expect from this guide:
- The draw: Find out which teams are facing off against each other in the group stages and knockout rounds.
- The fixtures: Get the schedule for all the matches so you can plan your viewing and never miss a moment.
- The results: Stay updated with the scores and outcomes from each matchday.
- The table: Keep track of your favorite team’s progress in the league with our regularly updated table.
- The teams: Learn more about the clubs participating in the tournament, their players, and their journeys to the Champions League.
So without further ado, let’s get started and immerse ourselves in the heart-stopping action of the 2023-24 CAF Champions League.
2023-24 CAF Champions League Draw
First off, let’s delve into the draw. The draw of the 2023-24 CAF Champions League, an event full of suspense and eager anticipation, has been conducted and the results are in. Each team now knows their opponents, and the stage is set for a thrilling group stage. So, who’s facing who? Let’s find out.
First Preliminary Round Draw led to this Fixtures
| Time, Match Date | Home Team | Visiting Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Hafia FC | faces off against | Génération Foot |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | ASGNN | clashes with | Douanes |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Bo Rangers | battles | LISCR |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Medeama SC | goes head to head with | Remo Stars |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | KMKM FC | takes on | Kedus Giorgis |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | APR FC | meets | Gaadiidka |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | CS Bendje | vs | Bumamuru |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | African Stars FC | vs | Power Dynamos |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Songo | vs | Green Mamba |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | El Dragons | vs | Nyasa Big Bullets |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Al Ahli Benghazi | vs | Enyimba |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Coton Sport Ouidah | vs | ASEC Mimosas |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | CS Constantine | vs | Etoile du Sahel |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | ASKO de Kara | vs | FAR Rabat |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Réal Bamako | vs | Cotonsport |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Nouadhibou | vs | Al Ahli Tripoli |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | 1º de Agosto | vs | Vita Club |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Wau Salaam | vs | Al Hilal Omdurman |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Otôho d’Oyo | vs | Al Merreikh |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | ASAS | vs | Young Africans |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Galaxy | vs | Vipers |
| 1:00, 18/08/2023 | Djabal Club | vs | Orlando Pirates |
2023 Cup MTN8 Fixtures, Dates, And Teams
Second Preliminary Round Draw led to this Fixtures
The 16 winners of this second round will advance to the group stage.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR1 winner | 1 |  Wydad AC |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR2 winner | 2 |  Espérance de Tunis |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR3 winner | 3 |  CR Belouizdad |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR4 winner | 4 |  Horoya |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR5 winner | 5 |  Al Ahly |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR6 winner | 6 | Pyramids |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR7 winner | 7 |  Mamelodi Sundowns |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR8 winner | 8 |  Simba |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR9 winner | 9 |  Petro de Luanda |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR10 winner | 10 |  TP Mazembe |
15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR11 winner | 11 | FR12 winner | 15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR13 winner | 12 | FR14 winner | 15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR15 winner | 13 | FR16 winner | 15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR17 winner | 14 | FR18 winner | 15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR19 winner | 15 | FR20 winner | 15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
| FR21 winner | 16 | FR22 winner | 15–17 Sep | 29 Sep – 1 Oct |
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2023/2024 Fixtures Live Score and Results
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With the draw out of the way, let’s move on to the fixtures. The fixtures are the roadmap of the tournament, dictating when and where each match will take place. These dates are now marked in every football fan’s calendar, as they spell out the journey of their favorite teams through the tournament.
Of course, the most exciting aspect of any tournament is the results. This section will be updated regularly as matches conclude and results pour in. Stay tuned to find out how your favorite teams are faring in the tournament.
The Table
Next up, the table. The table is a visual representation of the standings in the tournament. It’s a quick way to see who’s leading the pack, who’s trailing behind, and who’s fighting to stay in the competition. Let’s take a look at the current standings.
The 2023/2024 CAF Champions League Teams
Finally, let’s take a moment to appreciate the teams participating in the 2023-24 CAF Champions League. These teams have worked tirelessly to secure their spot in the tournament and are set to showcase their skills on the international stage. From seasoned veterans to ambitious newcomers, let’s meet the teams.
| Association | Rank (Pts) | Team | Qualifying method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco |
1 (180) | ASFAR | 2022–23 Botola champions |
| Wydad AC | 2022–23 Botola runners-up | ||
| Egypt |
2 (172.5) | Al Ahly |
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| Pyramids | 2022–23 Egyptian Premier League runners-up | ||
| Algeria |
3 (134) | CR Belouizdad | 2022–23 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 champions |
| CS Constantine | 2022–23 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 runners-up | ||
| South Africa |
4 (114) | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2022–23 South African Premier Division champions |
| Orlando Pirates | 2022–23 South African Premier Division runners-up | ||
| Tunisia |
5 (101) | Étoile du Sahel | 2022–23 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 champions |
| Espérance de Tunis | 2022–23 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 runners-up | ||
| Tanzania |
6 (56.5) | Young Africans SC | 2022-23 NBC Tanzanian Premier League champions |
| Simba SC | 2022-23 NBC Tanzanian Premier League runners-up | ||
| DR Congo |
7 (54) | TP Mazembe | 2022–23 Linafoot (Cancelled) First on FECOFA rankings |
| AS Vita Club | 2022–23 Linafoot (Cancelled) Second on FECOFA rankings | ||
| Angola |
8 (41.5) | Petro de Luanda | 2022–23 Girabola champions |
| Primeiro de Agosto | 2022–23 Girabola runners-up | ||
 Sudan |
9 (39) | Al Hilal | 2022–23 Sudan Premier League champions |
| Al Merrikh | 2022–23 Sudan Premier League runners-up | ||
| Guinea |
10 (29) | Hafia | 2022–23 Guinée Championnat National champions |
| Horoya | 2022–23 Guinée Championnat National runners-up | ||
 Libya |
11 (28) | Al Ahli Tripoli | 2022–23 Libyan Premier League champions |
| Al Ahly Benghazi | 2022–23 Libyan Premier League runners-up | ||
 Nigeria |
12 (25) | Enyimba | 2022–23 Nigeria Professional Football League champions |
| Remo Stars | 2022–23 Nigeria Professional Football League runners-up |
| Association | Rank (Pts) | Team | Qualifying method |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ivory Coast |
13 (21) | ASEC Mimosas | 2022–23 Côte d’Ivoire Ligue 1 champions |
 Cameroon |
14 (16) | Coton Sport | 2022–23 Elite One champions |
 Zambia |
15 (15) | Power Dynamos | 2022–23 Zambian Super League champions |
 Congo |
16 (9.5) | AS Otohô | 2023 Congo Premier League champions |
 Senegal |
17 (9) | Génération Foot | 2022–23 Senegal Premier League champions |
 Mali |
18 (7) | Real Bamako | 2022–23 Malian Première Division champions |
 Togo |
19 (5) | ASKO Kara | 2022–23 Togolese Championnat National champions |
 Uganda |
19 (5) | Vipers | 2022–23 Uganda Premier League champions |
 Botswana |
21 (4) | Jwaneng Galaxy | 2022–23 Botswana Premier League champions |
 Burkina Faso |
23 (2) | AS Douanes Ouagadougou | 2022–23 Burkinabé Premier League champions |
 Eswatini |
23 (2) | Green Mamba | 2022–23 Eswatini Premier League champions |
 Niger |
23 (2) | AS GNN | 2022–23 Niger Premier League champions |
 Benin |
27 (1) | Coton Sport Benin | 2022–23 Benin Premier League champions |
 Ghana |
27 (1) | Medeama | 2022–23 Ghana Premier League champions |
 Mauritania |
27 (1) | FC Nouadhibou | 2022–23 Ligue 1 Mauritania champions |
 Burundi |
— | Bumamuru | 2022–23 Burundi Ligue A champions |
 Comoros |
— | Djabal | 2023 Comoros Premier League champions |
 Djibouti |
— | Djibouti Telecom | 2022–23 Djibouti Premier League champions |
 Gabon |
— | Centre Sportif de Bendje | 2022–23 Gabon Championnat National D1 champions |
 Equatorial Guinea |
— | Dragón | 2022–23 Equatoguinean Primera División champions |
 Ethiopia |
— | Saint George | 2022–23 Ethiopian Premier League champions |
 Liberia |
— | LISCR | 2022–23 Liberian First Division champions |
 Malawi |
— | Nyasa Big Bullets | 2022 Super League of Malawi champions |
 Mozambique |
— | UD Songo | 2023 Moçambola champions |
 Namibia |
— | African Stars | 2022-23 Namibia Premier Football League champions |
 Rwanda |
— | APR | 2022–23 Rwanda Premier League champions |
 Sierra Leone |
— | Bo Rangers | 2023 Sierra Leone National Premier League champions |
 Somalia |
— | Gaadiidka | 2022–23 Somali First Division champions |
 South Sudan |
— | Salaam FC Bor | 2023 South Sudan Football Championship champions |
 Zanzibar |
— | KMKM | 2022–23 Zanzibar Premier League champions |
With all this information at your disposal, you’re all set to fully engage with the 2023-24 CAF Champions League. Enjoy the tournament and may the best team win!