Namibia's African Stars vs Gabon's Mangasport in CAF Champions League Qualifying Round

• The draws for the qualifying rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup have been made.
• African Stars will face Mangasport in the CAF Champions League qualifying round, while Unam FC will face Kabuscorp in the CAF Confederation Cup qualifying round.
• The qualifying rounds will be played over two legs, with the winners progressing to the second qualifying round.

The draws for the qualifying rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup have been made, marking a significant milestone in the lead-up to these prestigious tournaments.

The draws for the qualifying rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup have been made, marking a significant milestone in the lead-up to these prestigious tournaments. The draws were conducted in Cairo on Thursday, with several teams from across Africa set to compete in the qualifying rounds. Among the notable matchups is the encounter between African Stars of Namibia and Mangasport of Gabon in the CAF Champions League qualifying round, while Unam FC of Namibia will face Kabuscorp of Angola in the CAF Confederation Cup qualifying round.

African Stars' encounter with Mangasport is expected to be a closely contested affair, given Mangasport's impressive record in Gabonese football. The team has won the premier league ten times since 2000, as well as for the past two seasons. Unam FC, on the other hand, will face Kabuscorp, which has a rich history in Angolan football, having won the Angola Cup in 2025 and the Angolan premier league (Girabola) once, in 2013.

The qualifying rounds will be played over two legs, with the winners progressing to the second qualifying round. The first round of matches is scheduled for September 4-6 and 11-13, while the return legs will take place on October 16-18 and 23-25. This format allows teams to demonstrate their skills and determination in a series of intense matches, ultimately determining which teams will qualify for the group stages of the competition.

Lawyers and compliance officers should note that the draws for the qualifying rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup have been made, which may impact sponsorship agreements or broadcasting rights related to African football competitions.

Source: Original reporting via Stars, UNAM's African Opponents Announced