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Wikipedia - CAF Confederation Cup
The CAF Confederation Cup, known as the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup for sponsorship purposes, is an annual association football club competition established in 2004 from a merger of the CAF Cup and the African Cup Winners' Cup and organized by CAF.
Clubs qualify for the competition based on their performance in their national leagues and cup competitions. It is the second-tier competition of African club football, ranking below the CAF Champions League. The winner of the tournament faces the winner of the aforementioned competition in the following season's CAF Super Cup.
Moroccan clubs have the highest number of victories (seven titles), followed by Tunisia with five. Morocco has the largest number of winning teams, with five clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 13 clubs, five of which have won it more than once. Club Sfaxien is the most successful club in the competition's history, having won the tournament three times. Zamalek are the current defending champions, having beaten RS Berkane in the 2024 final.
History
| Season | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Hearts of Oak |
| 2005 | ASFAR |
| 2006 | Étoile du Sahel |
| 2007 | CS Sfaxien |
| 2008 | CS Sfaxien (2) |
| 2009 | Stade Malien |
| 2010 | FUS de Rabat |
| 2011 | MAS Fez |
| 2012 | AC Léopards |
| 2013 | CS Sfaxien (3) |
| 2014 | Al Ahly |
| 2015 | Étoile du Sahel (2) |
| 2016 | TP Mazembe |
| 2017 | TP Mazembe (2) |
| 2018 | Raja CA |
| 2019 | Zamalek |
| 2020 | RS Berkane |
| 2021 | Raja CA (2) |
| 2022 | RS Berkane (2) |
| 2023 | USM Alger |
| 2024 | Zamalek (2) |
| 2025 |
2004–2017: Beginnings, Tunisian dominance
In 2004, CAF merged the African Cup Winners' Cup created in 1975 with the CAF Cup introduced in 1992 to form a new competition called the Confederation Cup, which has since become the secondary African club competition.
In the first edition, the Ghanaian club Hearts of Oak won the edition by beating another Ghanaian club, Asante Kotoko in the final on Penalties. The following year, Moroccan club AS FAR won the cup against Nigeria's Dolphin FC. In 2006, Tunisian club Étoile du Sahel won the cup against Moroccan AS FAR (thanks to the away goals rule).
The Tunisian club CS Sfaxien won the cup in 2007 by beating the Sudanese Al Merreikh 5 goals to 2 in aggregate score (4-2, 1-0). The following season, Club Sfaxien again won the cup against another Tunisian club, Étoile du Sahel. In 2009, Stade Malien won the edition by beating the Algerian club ES Sétif in the final, on penalties. The following season, the Moroccan club Fath Union Sport won the cup against Tunisian Club Sfaxien, winning the return match 3 to 2.
In 2011, Moroccan club Maghreb Fès defeated Tunisia's Club Africain in the final, on penalties. The following year, Congolese club AC Léopards beat Malian club Djoliba AC in the final. The 2013 edition saw CS Sfaxien win against Congolese TP Mazembe. In 2014, the Egyptian club Al Ahly obtained its first confederation cup by beating the Ivorian club Séwé FC. In 2015, Étoile du Sahel again won the cup by beating South African club Orlando Pirates. TP Mazembe achieved the double in 2016 and 2017, beating Algerian club MO Béjaïa and South African SuperSport United respectively.
2018–present: Moroccan dominance
Moroccan club Raja CA won in 2018 against Congolese AS Vita Club. In 2019, Zamalek SC beat Moroccan RS Berkane in the final, on Penalties.
In 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the matches were then played behind closed doors, the Moroccan club RS Berkane beat the Egyptians of Pyramids FC by the score of 1 to 0. Since this season, the final has been played in a single game. In 2021, the Moroccan club Raja CA won the cup for the second time by beating JS Kabylie in the final with a score of 2 to 1.
In 2022, Moroccan club RS Berkane won the cup for the second time, beating South African club Orlando Pirates in the final on penalties. On 3 June 2023, USM Alger became the first Algerian club to win the confederation cup after beating Young Africans in the 2023 final.
The tournament features a diverse array of clubs from across the African continent, showcasing the rich footballing talent and passionate fanbases of various nations. Teams compete in a knockout format, beginning with a series of preliminary rounds, followed by group stages, and culminating in the knockout rounds leading to the final.
The CAF Confederations Cup not only highlights the competitive spirit of African football but also offers clubs the opportunity to gain international recognition and prestige. The tournament has seen a variety of champions, with clubs from countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa frequently making their mark.
In addition to the thrilling matches and intense rivalries, the CAF Confederations Cup plays a crucial role in the development of football in Africa, fostering talent and promoting the sport across the continent. Fans can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with passionate supporters, showcasing the unique cultures and traditions of African football.
As clubs vie for the coveted trophy, the CAF Confederations Cup continues to be a celebration of skill, determination, and the unifying power of football in Africa.