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First-Round Qualifying Matches Scheduled for September in CAF Champions League

Latest Tanzania sports news · First-Round Qualifying Matches Scheduled for September… explained · updated Aug 7, 2026 · sports news · match · score

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  • By Victoria GodfreyMainland Premier League champions Young Africans SC (Yanga) will launch their quest for continental glory against Botswana’s Gaborone United in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions.
  • The Tanzanian giants will face Gaborone United over two legs, with the winner advancing to the next phase of the tournament.Should Yanga overcome the Botswana champions, they will progress to the second qualifying.

Latest news excerpts & sources: First-Round Qualifying Matches Scheduled for September…

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According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) calendar, the first-round qualifying matches are scheduled for September, with teams required to navigate two knockout rounds to secure qualification for the lucrative group stage.

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