The draw ceremony for the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup was held at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, featuring Egyptian representatives Al Ahly and ZED FC. The draw determined ZED FC's first continental opponent as the club prepares for its first-ever African campaign.
ZED FC Drawn Against Arta Solar in Round of 64
The draw placed ZED FC against Arta Solar of Djibouti in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Potential Round of 32 Opponent
If ZED FC advances, they will face the winner of the tie involving Azam FC of Tanzania in the second preliminary round.
ZED FC Make Historic African Debut
ZED FC will compete in African competitions for the first time in the club's history after securing qualification for the Confederation Cup.
How ZED FC Qualified
The club earned its place after reaching the Egypt Cup final. Despite losing to Pyramids, ZED secured continental qualification as Egypt Cup runners-up. The qualification came under Egyptian Football Association regulations, which awarded the Confederation Cup spot to the cup runner-up after Pyramids qualified for the CAF Champions League.
CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round Dates
CAF has announced the schedule for the preliminary rounds of the upcoming season.
First Preliminary Round (Round of 64)
First legs: September 4–6, 2026. Second legs: September 11–13, 2026.
Second Preliminary Round (Round of 32)
First legs: October 16–18, 2026. Second legs: October 23–25, 2026.
Egyptian Representation in the Confederation Cup
Egypt will be represented by Al Ahly and ZED FC in the competition, with both clubs aiming for strong performances on the African stage.
Who will ZED FC face in the CAF Confederation Cup?
ZED FC will play against Arta Solar of Djibouti in the first preliminary round.
Who could ZED FC face in the Round of 32?
They could face the winner of the Azam FC tie if they qualify.
Is this ZED FC's first African competition?
Yes, it is the club's first-ever participation in African tournaments.
How did ZED FC qualify for the Confederation Cup?
They qualified as Egypt Cup runners-up after Pyramids reached the Champions League.
When do the Confederation Cup qualifiers start?
The first preliminary round begins between September 4 and 6, 2026.
