2011 CAF Confederation Cup
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The 2011 CAF Confederation Cup
is the 8th edition of the Confederation Cup organized by the Confederation of African Football
(CAF). The winners will 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 shall be 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.
– 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 twelve sides (shown in bold) received byes to the first qualifying round.
Notes
Moreover, the eight losers from the 2011 CAF Champions League second round entered the play-off round: ES Sétif
Inter Luanda ASEC Mimosas
Al-Ittihad
Diaraf
Simba
(loser of play-off due to disqualification of TP Mazembe
) Club Africain
ZESCO United
† The second leg of the preliminary round matches are postponed to 25–27 February 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
Twelve teams received byes: JS Kabylie
(Algeria), 1º de Agosto
(Angola), Ismaily (Egypt), Haras El Hodood (Egypt), FUS Rabat (Morocco), Kaduna United
(Nigeria), Sunshine Stars
(Nigeria), Saint Eloi Lupopo
(Congo DR), Al-Khartoum (Sudan), Al-Nil Al-Hasahesa
(Sudan), Etoile Sahel (Tunisia), Olympique Béja
(Tunisia)
Notes
Notes
The draw for the play-off round and group stage was held on 15 May 2011.
For the play-off round draw, the top-seeded loser from the Champions League and the top-seeded winner from the Confederation Cup would not be drawn against each other. Moreover, the winners of the two ties they are involved in would be drawn into different groups in the group stage draw.
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CAF Confederation Cup
The CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:...
is the 8th edition of the Confederation Cup 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). The winners will 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 Confederation Cup, 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 |
| Semi-finalists | 3 points | 2 points |
| 3rd of the groups | 2 points | 1 point |
| 4th of the groups | 1 point | 1 point |
The points shall be 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.
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 twelve 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) |
Etoile Sahel | 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... third place |
| Olympique Béja Olympique Béja lOlympique de Béja is a football club from Béja in Tunisia. Founded in 1929... |
2009–10 Tunisian President Cup Tunisian President Cup The "Tunisian President Cup" mostly known as the Tunisian Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Tunisian football. It was created in 1922.-Winners before independence:*1922/23 : Avant Garde *1923/24 : Racing Club... winner |
|
 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) |
Ismaily | 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... third place |
| Haras El Hodood | 2009–10 Egypt Cup 2009–10 Egypt Cup The 2009–10 Egypt Cup is the seventy-ninth season of the Egypt Cup since its establishment in 1921. A total of 48 teams are contesting for the Cup.- Round of 32 :... winner |
|
 Nigeria(3rd – 75 pts) |
Sunshine Stars Sunshine Stars F.C. Sunshine Stars F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in Akure. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League... |
2009–10 Nigeria Premier League 2009–10 Nigeria Premier League -Table:-External Links:* *... third place |
| Kaduna United Kaduna United F.C. Kaduna United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Kaduna and run by the Kaduna State government.-History:They were relegated from the Nigerian Premier League in 2007 but won promotion one year later... |
2010 Nigerian FA Cup Nigerian FA Cup The Nigerian FA Cup is the main football single-elimination tournament in Nigeria. It was created in 1945 as the "Governor's Cup", succeeding the War Memorial Challenge Cup that had been limited to teams from Lagos.- Winners :War Memorial Challenge Cup*1942 : ZAC Bombers 1-0 Services*1943 : Lagos... winner |
|
 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-Khartoum | 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... third place |
| Al-Nil Al-Hasahesa Al-Nil Al-Hasahesa Al Nil Al-Hasahesa is a Sudanese football club based in Al-Hasahesa. They play in the top division in Sudanese football, Sudan Premier League. Their home stadium is Stade Al-Hasahesa... |
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... fourth place |
|
 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) |
Saint Eloi Lupopo FC Saint Eloi Lupopo FC Saint Eloi Lupopo is a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade de la Victoire.-Achievements:*Linafoot: 6*Coupe du Congo: 1*Katanga Provincial League : 2... |
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... third place |
| Motema Pembe | 2010 Coupe du Congo Coupe du Congo For the equivalent tournament in the Republic of the Congo, see Coupe du Congo de football.The Coupe du Congo is the top knockout tournament of the Congolese football... winner |
|
 Algeria(6th – 27 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... |
2009–10 Algerian Championnat National third place |
| CA Batna CA Batna Chabab Aurès de Batna , known as CA Batna or CAB for short, is an Algerian football club based in Batna, founded in 1932. The club colours are red and blue. Their venue, the Seffouhi Stadium, has a capacity of some 30,000... |
2009–10 Algerian Cup 2009–10 Algerian Cup The 2009–10 Algerian Cup was the 46th edition of the Algerian Cup. ES Sétif won the Cup by defeating CA Batna 3-0 in the final with a brace from Hocine Metref and an own goal from Saber Chebana... runner-up |
|
 Morocco(=7th – 20 pts) |
Difaa El Jadida Difaa El Jadida Difaa El Jadida is a Moroccan football club based in El Jadida. They play their home games at Stade El Abdi and are currently in the first division of Moroccan football.-History:... |
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:*... third place |
| FUS RabatTH | 2010 Coupe du Trône winner | |
| Maghreb de Fès | 2010 Coupe du Trône runner-up | |
 Mali(=7th – 20 pts) |
Centre Salif Keita Centre Salif Keita Centre Salif Keita is a Malian football club based in Bamako.-History:Founded in 1995, former players include Mahamadou Diarra and Seydou Keita. The club was founded by Malian football legend Salif Keita as a training centre for young Malian football players.Playing in the top division in Malian... |
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:... third place |
| AS Real Bamako AS Real Bamako AS Real is a Malian football club based in Bamako. They play in the top division in Malian football. Their home stadium is Stade Modibo Keïta.... |
2010 Malian Cup winner | |
 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) |
Tiko United Tiko United Tiko United FC is a Cameroonian football club based in Tiko, South West Province. It is a member of the Fédération Camerounaise de Football. It was founded in the early 1960s as C.D.C Tiko. During the late 70s and early 80s, its parent company, the Cameroon Development Corporation gradually... |
2009–10 Cameroonian Premier League third place |
| Fovu Baham Fovu Baham Fovu Baham is a Cameroonian football club based in Baham. They are a member of Fédération Camerounaise de Football. Their home stadium is Stade de Baham... |
2010 Cameroonian Cup winner | |
 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) |
Séwé Sports Séwé Sports de San Pedro Séwé Sports de San Pedro is an Ivorian football club based in San Pédro. They are a member of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football Premiere Division... |
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... third place |
| Africa Sports | 2010 Coupe de Côte d'Ivoire de football winner | |
 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) |
1º de Agosto Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto , is a sports club from Luanda, Angola.-History:... |
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) third place |
| AS Aviação Atlético Sport Aviação Atlético Sport Aviação, usually known simply as Aviação , is a football club from Luanda, Angola, founded in 1953... |
2010 Angolan Cup Angolan Cup The Angolan football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Angolan football.The competition was established in 1982 following an unofficial cup competition won by Nacional in 1980 and by TAAG in 1981... winner |
|
 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) |
Highlanders (one entrant only) |
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... third place |
| 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) |
Ashanti Gold Ashanti Gold SC Ashanti Gold Sporting Club is a football team based it the gold mining town of Obuasi, south of Kumasi, in the Ashanti region of Ghana.-Founding years:... |
2009–10 Ghana Premier League runner-up |
 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) |
Nchanga Rangers | 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... runner-up |
 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-Nasr | 2009–10 Libyan Cup 2009–10 Libyan Cup The 2009–10 Libyan Cup was the 20th edition of the competition since its inception in 1976. Nasr secured their third title, defeating Madina 2–1 in a close final at the 11 June Stadium.-Round of 32:... winner |
 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) |
Wits | 2009–10 Nedbank Cup Nedbank Cup The Nedbank Cup is the current name of South Africa's premier club football knockout tournament. While many formats have been used over the years, the tournament has always been based on the idea of giving lower league and amateur teams a chance to compete with clubs from the top league for the cup... winner |
 Equatorial Guinea(17th – 2 pts) |
CD Elá Nguema CD Elá Nguema Sony Elá Nguema is an Equatoguinean football club based in the city of Malabo. The club won 8 titles in a row, from 1984 to 1991.-Achievements:*Equatoguinean Premier League: 13*Equatoguinean Cup: 7-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
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.... runner-up |
 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) |
Missile Missile FC -Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance... |
2010 Coupe du Gabon Interclubs Coupe du Gabon Interclubs The Coupe du Gabon Interclubs is the top knockout tournament of the Gabonese football.-Winners:*1961-63 : unknown*1964 : AS Mangasport *1965-77 : unknown*1978 : AS Stade Mandji... runner-up |
 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) |
FC Séquence FC Séquence de Dixinn -Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance-Current Players:... |
2010 Guinée Coupe Nationale Guinée Coupe Nationale The Coupe Nationale is the top knockout tournament of the Guinean football.-Winners:-Number of Wins:-References:... winner |
 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... |
USS Kraké USS Kraké USS Kraké are a Beninese football club based in Porto-Novo. They currently play in the Benin Premier League for season 2010.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance- Current Players 2010 :... |
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... third place |
 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:... |
USFA Union Sportive des Forces Armées Union Sportive des Forces Armées is a Burkinabé football club based in Ouagadougou. They play their home games at the Stade de l'USFA. The clubs colors are blue and red.-Achievements:... |
2010 Coupe du Faso Coupe du Faso The Coupe du Faso is the top knockout tournament of the Burkinabé football.-Winners:-References:*, RSSSF.com... winner |
 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... |
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.... runner-up |
 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... |
Diplomates | 2010 Central African Republic Coupe Nationale Central African Republic Coupe Nationale The Coupe Nationale is the top knockout tournament of the Central African Republic football.-Winners:*1974 : AS Tempête Mocaf*1975*1976 : Red Star*1977 : Sodiam Sports*1978 : USCA*1979 : Sodiam Sports... winner |
 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... |
Foullah Edifice Foullah Edifice Foullah Edifice FC is a football club from Chad based in N'Djamena. They offer to national team of Chad few players, like Mbaya Brice, Nassama Asselme, Ferdinand Gassina and Hassan Hissein.-History:... |
2010 Coupe de Ligue de N'Djaména Chad Cup The Chad Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Chad football.-Winners:*1973 : Gazelle FC *1974 : Gazelle FC *1989 : Tourbillon FC *1990 : Renaissance FC... winner |
 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.... |
AC Léopard AC Léopard AC Léopard is a football club from the Republic of Congo based in Dolisie.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 2 appearancesAC Léopard is a football club from the Republic of Congo based in Dolisie.... |
2010 Coupe du Congo de Foot-ball Coupe du Congo de Foot-ball For the equivalent tournament in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, see Coupe du Congo.The Coupe du Congo de football is the top knockout tournament of the Congolese football. It was created in 1974.-Winners:List of winners:-References:... winner |
 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.... |
Dedebit | 2009–10 Ethiopian Cup Ethiopian Cup The Ethiopian Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Ethiopian football. It was created in 1945.-Winners:*1945 : British Military Mission-BMME *1946 : Army *1947 : Polisportiva... winner |
 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... |
Sofapaka Sofapaka Sofapaka Football Club is a football club, based in Nairobi. They play their home games at the Nyayo National Stadium.The club originates from the men’s fellowship of M.A.O.S Ministries football team founded in 2002, which took part in inter-church competitions. In 2004 Elly Mboni Kalekwa took over... |
2010 FKL Cup winner |
 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.... |
AS Adema AS Adema AS ADEMA Analamanga is a Malagasy football club based in Ivato, Madagascar near Antananarivo. They have won the THB Champions League championship on two occasions, in 2002 and 2006... |
2010 Coupe de Madagascar Coupe de Madagascar The Coupe de Madagascar is the top knockout tournament in Malagasy football. It was created in 1974.- Winners :*1974: Fortior Club de la Côte Ouest*1975: Fortior Club de la Côte Ouest*1976: Fortior Club de la Côte Ouest*1977: Fortior Club de la Côte Ouest... winner |
 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.... |
ASC Tevragh-Zeïna ASC Tevragh-Zeïna ASC Tevragh-Zeïne is a Mauritanean football club based in the Tevragh-Zeina district of Nouakchott. The club was founded in 2005.- History :... |
2010 Mauritania Cup Coupe du Président de la République The Coupe du Président de la République is the top knockout tournament of the Mauritanean football. It was created in 1976.-Winners:* 1976 : Equipe Esport* 1977 : Espoirs * 1978 : Espoirs... winner |
 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:... |
CD Maxaquene Clube de Desportos do Maxaquene Clube de Desportos do Maxaquene, usually known simply as Maxaquene, is a football club based in Maputo, Mozambique. The club is nicknamed Maxaca. Maxaquene won its first post-independence title, the Taça de Moçambique, in 1978... |
2010 Taça de Moçambique Taça de Moçambique The Taça de Moçambique, also known as Taça Moçambique is the second most important football competition of Mozambique, and it is organized by the Mozambican Football Federation... winner |
 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:*... |
Sahel SC Sahel SC Sahel Sporting Club is a Nigerien football club based in Niamey. The club was formed in 1974 from the football club Secteur 7.-Achievements:*Niger Premier League: 13*Niger Cup: 9-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
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:... runner-up |
 RéunionLigue Réunionnaise de Football Ligue 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... |
US Sainte-Marienne US Sainte-Marienne US Sainte-Marienne is a football club from Réunion based in Sainte-Marie.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance... |
2010 Coupe de la Réunion Coupe de la Réunion The Coupe de la Réunion is the top knockout tournament of the Réunion football. It was created in 1957.-Winners:*1957 : Bourbon Club 3-2 SS Franco*1958 : SS Jeanne d'Arc 3-0 SS Juniors Dionysiens... winner |
 Rwanda |
Etincelles Etincelles FC Etincelles FC is a football club from Gisenyi in Rwanda-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance*CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance... |
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... 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:... |
Touré Kunda Footpro Touré Kunda Footpro -Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance... |
2010 Senegal FA Cup Senegal FA Cup The Senegal FA Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Senegalese football. It was created in 1961.-Winners:*1961 : Espoir Saint-Louis*1962 : ASC Jeanne d'Arc 6-1 Foyer de Casamance*1963 : US Rail 3-2 Olympique de Ngor... winner |
 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... |
Ports Authority Ports Authority Ports Authority Football Club, is a Sierra Leonean professional football club based in the capital Freetown. The clus is a member of the Sierra Leone National Premier League which is the top football division in Sierra Leone. The club is owned and run by the Sierra Leone Ports Authority... |
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... third place |
 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.... |
Mbabane Highlanders Mbabane Highlanders Mbabane Highlanders is a Swazi soccer club based in Mbabane. Currently they are the Swazi club with most national titles in the history of the country even though they have not won a national title since 2001.-Achievements:*Swazi Premier League: 12... |
2010 Swazi Cup Swazi Cup The Swazi Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Swazi football. It was created in 1980.-Winners:*1980 : Bulembu Young Aces*1982 : Bulembu Young Aces*1983 : Mbabane Highlanders*1984 : Manzini Wanderers... winner |
 Tanzania |
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:... runner-up |
 TogoFédération Togolaise de Football The 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... |
Dynamic Togolais Dynamic Togolais Dynamic Togolais is a Togolese football club based in Lomé. They play at the Stade Agoè-Nyivé.-Achievements:*Togolese Championnat National: 5*Coupe du Togo: 3-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2009 Togolese Championnat National 2009 Togolese Championnat National The 2009 Togolese Championnat National is the forty-eighth season of the Togolese Championnat National since its establishment in 1961. A total of 16 teams are contesting the league.-Participating teams:-League table:... fourth place (no league in 2010) |
 UgandaFederation of Uganda Football Associations The Federation of Uganda Football Associations is the governing body of football in Uganda.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... |
Victors | 2010 Ugandan Cup Ugandan Cup The Ugandan Cup is the top knockout tournament of the Ugandan football. It was created in 1971. Express Fc holds the record wins with 10 Titles, rivals Kampala City Council FC and Sports Club Villa each have 8 Titles-Winners:... winner |
 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... |
KMKM | 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 ... runner-up |
Notes
- Associations that did not enter a team: BotswanaBotswana Football AssociationThe 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....
, 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...
, ComorosFédération Comorienne de FootballThe 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...
, 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:...
, GambiaGambia Football AssociationThe 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...
, 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:...
, LesothoLesotho Football AssociationThe 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:*...
, LiberiaLiberia Football AssociationThe 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...
, 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...
, 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....
, SeychellesSeychelles Football FederationThe 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...
, 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... - Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 20th.
- TH – Title holders
Moreover, the eight losers from the 2011 CAF Champions League second round entered the play-off round: 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...
Inter Luanda 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...
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...
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...
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...
(loser of play-off due to disqualification of 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...
) 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...
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...
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† |
| First round | 18–20 March | 1–3 April | ||
| Second round | 22–24 April | 6–8 May | ||
| Play-off round | 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... ) |
27–29 May | 10–12 June | |
| Group stage | Matchday 1 | 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 | 14–16 October | 28–30 October | |
| Final | 18–20 November | 2–4 December | ||
† The second leg of the preliminary round matches are postponed to 25–27 February 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: Nchanga Rangers advanced to the first round after Highlanders withdrew following the first leg.
Twelve teams received byes: 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...
(Algeria), 1º de Agosto
Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto
Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto , is a sports club from Luanda, Angola.-History:...
(Angola), Ismaily (Egypt), Haras El Hodood (Egypt), FUS Rabat (Morocco), Kaduna United
Kaduna United F.C.
Kaduna United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Kaduna and run by the Kaduna State government.-History:They were relegated from the Nigerian Premier League in 2007 but won promotion one year later...
(Nigeria), Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars F.C.
Sunshine Stars F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in Akure. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League...
(Nigeria), Saint Eloi Lupopo
FC Saint Eloi Lupopo
FC Saint Eloi Lupopo is a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade de la Victoire.-Achievements:*Linafoot: 6*Coupe du Congo: 1*Katanga Provincial League : 2...
(Congo DR), Al-Khartoum (Sudan), Al-Nil Al-Hasahesa
Al-Nil Al-Hasahesa
Al Nil Al-Hasahesa is a Sudanese football club based in Al-Hasahesa. They play in the top division in Sudanese football, Sudan Premier League. Their home stadium is Stade Al-Hasahesa...
(Sudan), Etoile Sahel (Tunisia), Olympique Béja
Olympique Béja
lOlympique de Béja is a football club from Béja in Tunisia. Founded in 1929...
(Tunisia)
First round
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- Note 2: Al-Khartoum advanced to the second round after Al-Nasr withdrew. Tie was scheduled to be played over one leg due to the political situation in 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 3: USFA advanced to the second round after Africa Sports withdrew. Tie was scheduled to be 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...
, but match did not take place.
Second Round/First Round of 16
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- Note 4: Kaduna United advanced to the play-off round after being awarded the tie by CAF, as Etoile Sahel refused to travel to Nigeria for the first leg due to security concerns arising from rioting in the country following the 2011 Nigerian presidential electionNigerian presidential election, 2011A presidential election was held in Nigeria on 16 April 2011, postponed from 9 April 2011. The election follows controversy as to whether a Muslim or Christian should be allowed to become president given the tradition of rotating the top office between the religions and following the death of Umaru...
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Play-off Round/Second Round of 16
In the play-off round, the winners from the second round play against the losers from the 2011 CAF Champions League second round. The winners of the CAF Confederation Cup second round host the second leg at home.The draw for the play-off round and group stage was held on 15 May 2011.
For the play-off round draw, the top-seeded loser from the Champions League and the top-seeded winner from the Confederation Cup would not be drawn against each other. Moreover, the winners of the two ties they are involved in would be drawn into different groups in the group stage draw.
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Notes
- Note 5: Tie played over one leg due to the political situation in 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...
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Group stage/Quarter-Finals
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