Enyimba FC stands proudly among the chosen eight teams for the inaugural African Football League (AFL) set to kick off in October 2023.
This groundbreaking tournament marks the convergence of Africa’s finest football clubs in an exciting ‘Super Competition.’
The AFL’s debut season is meticulously crafted to display the pinnacle of African club football, inviting fans across the continent and around the globe to relish the magnificence of the beautiful game as it flourishes on African soil.
This extraordinary league is the brainchild of a remarkable collaboration between CAF and FIFA.
This maiden edition of the AFL is a representation of Africa’s diversity and football prowess, with eight esteemed teams hailing from three regional blocks: the North, Central West, and South-East.
Among them are giants like Al Ahly Football Club from Egypt, Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Tunisia, and Morocco’s Wydad Athletic Club.
In the Central-West, Nigeria’s Enyimba Football Club and the DRC’s Tout Puissant Mazembe proudly compete.
Representing the South-East are powerhouses like Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club from South Africa, Atletico Petroleos de Luanda from Angola, and Tanzania’s Simba Sports Club.
The stage is set for the exhilarating draw of the inaugural AFL competition, taking place in Cairo, Egypt, on September 2, 2023, at 19:00 (Cairo Time).
Football lover can witness this momentous event live on the ATL website or through the broadcast partners of CAF.
The competition format follows an enthralling home-and-away structure, commencing with knockout quarter-finals and escalating to captivating semi-finals and the ultimate face-off in the final – all contested over two legs.
Mark your calendars for a historic event spanning four weeks, commencing with the grand Opening Ceremony and the inaugural match on October 20, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The semi-finals will unfold from October 19 to November, while the ultimate showdown to crown the victor of the inaugural AFL competition will grace the stage on November 5 and 11, 2023.
This pioneering edition of the AFL paves the way for a full-fledged competition featuring the top 24 football clubs on the African Continent, set to enthral audiences during the 2024/2025 football season.
You can stay updated with the latest AFL news through the official AHI website and vibrant social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The AFL website is also your gateway to immersive ‘Over-The-Top’ (OTT) access to the draw and all matches, accompanied by engaging feature content, starting September 3, 2023.
Don’t miss a beat of this extraordinary journey. Follow the AFL action at www.aflafrica.com and connect on social media through the provided links.
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