Zambia : Power Draw Al Merreikh, Arrows Face Rouge In Africa

Super Division champions Power Dynamos have been drawn against Sudanese giants Al Merreikh in the preliminary round of the 2026-27 CAF Champions League.
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‎According to draws conducted today, Power will be away to Al Merreikh on the weekend of 4-6 September before hosting the return leg a week later in Ndola.
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‎The winner over two legs will advance to face either JS Saoura of Algeria or Horoya FC of Guinea in the pre-group stage between 16-18 October, with the return leg set for 23-25 October.
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‎Power coach Oswald Mutapa said preparations will be key ahead of the encounter.
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‎“Yes the draws are out but it is all about preparations. Playing against Al Merreikh which we don’t know much about but we have to find out how they have been doing the last three years,” Mutapa said.
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‎“Our target is to do better than we did in the previous Champions League. It won’t be easy but we have to push and reach the quarterfinals,”_ he added.
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‎Power reached the group stage of the Champions League last season, and will be aiming to go further this campaign.
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‎RED ARROWS FACE MADAGASCAR TEST
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‎Meanwhile, Red Arrows will face Rouge FC of Madagascar in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
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‎The Airmen will host the Malagasy side on the weekend of 4-6 September before traveling away for the 11-13 September fixture.
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‎Overall winners over two legs will face South African giants Kaizer Chiefs in the second preliminary round.
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‎The second preliminary round first leg fixtures have been set for 16-18 October, while the return leg will be from 23-25 October.
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‎Both Zambian representatives will be hoping to navigate early hurdles and fly the country’s flag high on the continent this season.

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