Tanzania has continued to make history in international football after Azam FC and Singida Black Stars secured qualification for the group stage of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC).
The achievement makes Tanzania one of the countries with a strong representation in this season’s continental competitions, alongside football giants Yanga and Simba SC, who have qualified for the CAF Champions League (CAF CL) group stage.
Azam FC and Singida Black Stars have reached the group stage for the second consecutive season after producing impressive performances and overcoming their opponents in the second preliminary round.
The group-stage draw, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, is expected to usher in intense competition, with several other prominent African clubs also having qualified.
Among the qualified teams are Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC, Algeria’s USM Alger, who advanced after their opponents withdrew, and Morocco’s Raja Casablanca.
The full list of teams that have qualified for the group stage includes:
- Tanzania: Azam FC, Singida Black Stars
- Egypt: Al Ahly SC
- Algeria: USM Alger
- Morocco: Raja Casablanca
- Tunisia: CS Sfaxien
- Libya: Al Ahli Tripoli
- Angola: 1º de Agosto
- Zambia: Red Arrows
- Mozambique: Black Bulls
- Mali: Real Bamako
- DR Congo: AS Maniema Union
- South Africa: Durban City FC
- Togo: ASKO Kara
