2012 CAF Champions League
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The 2012 CAF Champions League will be the 48th edition of Africa
's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football
(CAF), and the 16th edition under the current CAF Champions League
format. The winner will participate in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup
, and play in the 2013 CAF Super Cup.
eligible to enter 2 teams in the competition. For this year's competition, CAF
will use 2006-10 5-Year ranking. As a result, a maximum of 67 teams could enter the tournament – although this level has never been reached.
The points are multiplied by a coefficient according to the year as follow:
Below is the entrants list for the competition. Nations are shown according to their 2006–2010 CAF 5-Year Ranking
– those with a ranking score have their rank and score indicated.
Notes
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
(CAF), and the 16th edition under the current CAF Champions League
CAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
format. The winner will participate in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup
2012 FIFA Club World Cup
The 2012 FIFA Club World Cup is a football tournament planned for December 2012. It will be the 9th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by Japan.-Qualified teams:-UEFA Berth:Winner of the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League...
, and play in the 2013 CAF Super Cup.
Association team allocation
Theoretically, up to 55 CAF member associations may enter the 2012 CAF Champions League, with the 12 highest ranked associations according to CAF 5-Year RankingCAF 5-Year Ranking
The Confederation of African Football football CAF 5-Year Ranking is used to determine the number of clubs that each CAF member association may enter in the region's club competitions...
eligible to enter 2 teams in the competition. For this year's competition, CAF
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
will use 2006-10 5-Year ranking. As a result, a maximum of 67 teams could enter the tournament – although this level has never been reached.
Seeding
CAF calculates points for each entrant association based on their clubs’ performance over the last 5 years in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, not taking into considering the running year. The criteria for points are the following:| CAF Champions League CAF Champions League The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the... |
CAF Confederation Cup CAF Confederation Cup The CAF Confederation Cup is an international club association football competition run by the Confederation of African Football.-Qualification:... |
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| Winner | 5 points | 4 points |
| Runner-up | 4 points | 3 points |
| Losing semi-finalists | 3 points | 2 points |
| 3rd place in groups | 2 points | 1 point |
| 4th place in groups | 1 point | 1 point |
The points are multiplied by a coefficient according to the year as follow:
- 2010 – 5
- 2009 – 4
- 2008 – 3
- 2007 – 2
- 2006 – 1
Entrants list
The following entry list is provisional, subject to confirmation by CAF. As stated above, in general not all associations enter a team.Below is the entrants list for the competition. Nations are shown according to their 2006–2010 CAF 5-Year Ranking
CAF 5-Year Ranking
The Confederation of African Football football CAF 5-Year Ranking is used to determine the number of clubs that each CAF member association may enter in the region's club competitions...
– those with a ranking score have their rank and score indicated.
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| Associations with two entrants (Ranked 1-12) | ||
 TunisiaFédération Tunisienne de Football The Fédération Tunisienne de Football is the governing body of football in Tunisia. It was established in 1956.-Clubs:Clubs that have participated in the Division Nationale de Football between 1956 and 1996:*AMS Association Mégrine Sportive... (1st - 97 pts) |
Espérance STTH | 2010–11 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 2010–11 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2010–11 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season is the current of top-tier football in Tunisia. The competition began on 24 July 2010, and will conclude on 8 May 2011... champion |
| Etoile Sahel Étoile Sportive du Sahel The Étoile Sportive du Sahel is a sports club from Sousse in the Sahel region of Tunisia, known primarily for its football team. The club also has sections for handball, volleyball, basketball, judo and wrestling... |
2010–11 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 2010–11 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2010–11 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season is the current of top-tier football in Tunisia. The competition began on 24 July 2010, and will conclude on 8 May 2011... runner-up |
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 EgyptEgyptian Football Association The Egyptian Football Association is the governing body of football in Egypt.The leading Egyptian clubs are as follows, with the total number of national competitions following the name of the club.... (2nd - 81 pts) |
Al-Ahly | 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League The 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League is the fifty-fourth season of the Egyptian Premier League since its establishment in 1948. It began on 5 August 2010 and ended on 11 July 2011. The league was suspended on 27 January 2011 due to the Egyptian Revolution and resumed on 13 April 2011. A total of 16... champion |
| Zamalek | 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League The 2010–11 Egyptian Premier League is the fifty-fourth season of the Egyptian Premier League since its establishment in 1948. It began on 5 August 2010 and ended on 11 July 2011. The league was suspended on 27 January 2011 due to the Egyptian Revolution and resumed on 13 April 2011. A total of 16... runner-up |
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 Congo DRFédération Congolaise de Football-Association The Fédération Congolaise de Football-Association is the governing body of football in Congo DR. It was founded in 1919 and affiliated to the FIFA in 1962 and CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league Linafoot and the national team.... (3rd - 60 pts) |
TP Mazembe TP Mazembe Tout Puissant Mazembe, formerly known as Englebert, are a Congolese football club based in Lubumbashi. Their home games are played at Stade Municipal de Lubumbashi. Its nickname is Les corbeaux despite having a crocodile with a ball in its mouth on the team crest... |
2011 Linafoot 2011 Linafoot The 2011 Linafoot season is the 50th season of Top League Linafoot in DR Congo. Defending champions are AS Vita from Kinshasa. 17 teams entered the competition. TP Mazembe won the championship.-Changes from 2010:... champion |
| AS Vita Club AS Vita Club AS Vita Club is a Congolese football club based in Kinshasa.-Honours:*African Cup of Champions Clubs: 0**Winner : 1973**Finalist : 1981*Linafoot: 12**Champion : 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1988, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2010... |
2011 Linafoot 2011 Linafoot The 2011 Linafoot season is the 50th season of Top League Linafoot in DR Congo. Defending champions are AS Vita from Kinshasa. 17 teams entered the competition. TP Mazembe won the championship.-Changes from 2010:... runner-up |
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 Nigeria(4th - 58 pts) |
Dolphins | 2010–11 Nigeria Premier League 2010–11 Nigeria Premier League The 2010–11 Nigeria Premier League was the 40th season of the competition since its inception, and the 21st since the rebranding of the league as the "Professional League". Enyimba International were the defending champions.... champion |
| Sunshine Stars Sunshine Stars F.C. Sunshine Stars F.C. is a Nigerian football club based in Akure. They play in the top division in Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League... |
2010–11 Nigeria Premier League 2010–11 Nigeria Premier League The 2010–11 Nigeria Premier League was the 40th season of the competition since its inception, and the 21st since the rebranding of the league as the "Professional League". Enyimba International were the defending champions.... runner-up |
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 SudanSudan Football Association The Sudan Football Association is the governing body of football in Sudan. It was established in 1936 and affiliated with FIFA in 1948.... (5th - 47 pts) |
Al-Merreikh | 2011 Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League is the top division of the Sudan Football Association, it was created in 1962.-Sudan Premier League Clubs - 2011:* Al-Ahli * Al-Ahli * Al-Hilal * Al-Hilal... champion |
| Al-Hilal | 2011 Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League Sudan Premier League is the top division of the Sudan Football Association, it was created in 1962.-Sudan Premier League Clubs - 2011:* Al-Ahli * Al-Ahli * Al-Hilal * Al-Hilal... runner-up |
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 Algeria(6th - 45 pts) |
ASO Chlef ASO Chlef Association Sportive Olympique de Chlef is an Algerian football club based in Chlef, founded in 1947. The club colours are red and white. Their venue, Stade Mohamed Boumezrag has a capacity of some 30,000.-History:... |
2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 was the forty-seventh season of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with MC Alger as the defending champions. The league started on September 24, 2010... champion |
| JSM Béjaïa JSM Bejaïa Jeunesse Sportive Madinet de Béjaïa is an Algerian football club based in Béjaïa. It was founded in 1936. Their home stadium is Stade de l'Unité Maghrébine.-Achievements:*Algerian Cup: 1*Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1: 0... |
2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The 2010–11 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 was the forty-seventh season of the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contested the league, with MC Alger as the defending champions. The league started on September 24, 2010... runner-up |
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 Morocco(7th - 27 pts) |
Raja Casablanca Raja CA Casablanca Raja Club Athletic or Raja is a sports club with sections in many different disciplines in Casablanca, Morocco. Raja was founded on March, 28th 1949 as part of the political struggle against French rule by nationalists who aimed to create a focus for working-class young Moroccans... |
2010–11 Botola 2010–11 Botola The 2010-11 Botola is the 54th season of the Moroccan Premier League. It began on 21 August 2010. Wydad Casablanca are the holders of the title.- Stadia and locations :Source: -League table:... champion |
| Maghreb de Fès | 2010–11 Botola 2010–11 Botola The 2010-11 Botola is the 54th season of the Moroccan Premier League. It began on 21 August 2010. Wydad Casablanca are the holders of the title.- Stadia and locations :Source: -League table:... runner-up |
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 Mali(8th - 21 pts) |
Stade Malien Stade Malien Stade Malien is a Malian football and sports club based in Bamako. One of the two dominant clubs of Malian football, their eastern Bamako training grounds host other sports as well, including a successful basketball club.-Football club:... |
2010–11 Malian Première Division 2010–11 Malian Première Division The 2010–11 Malian Première Division is the 46th season of the highest level of professional football in Mali. The championship is once again contested by 14 teams between December 2010 and September 2011... champion |
| Djoliba | 2010–11 Malian Première Division 2010–11 Malian Première Division The 2010–11 Malian Première Division is the 46th season of the highest level of professional football in Mali. The championship is once again contested by 14 teams between December 2010 and September 2011... runner-up |
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 ZimbabweZimbabwe Football Association The Zimbabwe Football Association is a governing body of football in Zimbabwe. It is responsible for organising the national football competitions in Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe national football team.The ZFA was founded in 1965... (9th - 18 pts) |
Dynamos | 2011 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, also known as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top professional division of the Zimbabwe Football Association, it was created in 1980, as a successor to the 1962 formed Rhodesia National Football League.The League consists of 16... champion |
| FC Platinum FC Platinum FC Platinum is a Zimbabwean football club based in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, and playing in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League.In 2010 the club was Mimosa Football Club... |
2011 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, also known as Castle Lager Premier Soccer League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top professional division of the Zimbabwe Football Association, it was created in 1980, as a successor to the 1962 formed Rhodesia National Football League.The League consists of 16... runner-up |
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 LibyaLibyan Football Federation The Libyan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Libya. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA in 1963 and to CAF in 1965... (10th - 16 pts) |
2010–11 Libyan Premier League 2010–11 Libyan Premier League The 2010–11 Libyan Premier League is the forty-third edition of the competition since its inception in 1963. A total of 12 clubs will contest the league, with Ittihad the defending champions. The fixtures for the 2010–11 season were drawn on 3 August 2010 on air at 19:30 EET... champion |
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| 2010–11 Libyan Premier League 2010–11 Libyan Premier League The 2010–11 Libyan Premier League is the forty-third edition of the competition since its inception in 1963. A total of 12 clubs will contest the league, with Ittihad the defending champions. The fixtures for the 2010–11 season were drawn on 3 August 2010 on air at 19:30 EET... runner-up |
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 CameroonFédération Camerounaise de Football The Fédération Camerounaise de Football is the governing body of football in Cameroon.- External links :* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... (11th - 14 pts) |
Coton Sport | 2010–11 Cameroonian Premier League champion |
| Les Astres | 2010–11 Cameroonian Premier League runner-up | |
 Côte d'IvoireFédération Ivoirienne de Football The Fédération Ivoirienne de Football is the governing body of football in Côte d'Ivoire and is in charge of the Côte d'Ivoire national team amongst other footballing matters... (=12th - 13 pts)† |
Africa Sports | 2011 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division The Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions... champion |
| AFAD Djékanou Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo Academie de Foot Amadou Diallo is an Ivorian football club. They are also known as AFAD.... |
2011 Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division The Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division is the top division of the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football. it was created in 1960.- Côte d'Ivoire Season 2011 :-2010 season: 1.ASEC Mimosas 26 13 9 4 41-14 48 Champions... runner-up |
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| Associations with one entrant (Fewer ranking points than the 12th CAF association) | ||
 AngolaFederação Angolana de Futebol The Federação Angolana de Futebol is the governing body of football in Angola. It was founded in 1979, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1980. It organizes the national football league Girabola and the national team.... (=12th - 13 pts)† |
Recreativo do Libolo | 2011 Girabola 2011 Girabola The 2011 Girabola was the 33rd season of top-tier football in Angola. The season began on 11 March. Inter Luanda were the defending champions, having won their 2nd Angolan championship in 2010.... champion |
 ZambiaFootball Association of Zambia The Football Association of Zambia is the governing body of football in Zambia. It was founded in 1929, and affiliated to FIFA in 1964. It is also a member of the Confederation of African Football. It organizes the national football league and the national team.- External links :* * at the FIFA... (=12th - 13 pts)† |
Power Dynamos | 2011 Zambian Premier League Zambian Premier League The Zambian Premier League, also known as Konkola Copper Mines Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the Football Association of Zambia, and was created in 1962.-Member clubs 2011:*Forest Rangers... champion |
 GhanaGhana Football Association The Ghana Football Association is the governing body of association football in Ghana, based in Accra.-Amateur Status:It is on record that the game of Football was introduced into the Gold Coast towards the close of the 19th century by Merchants from Europe, who had then invaded the coastal areas... (15th - 6 pts) |
Berekum Chelsea | 2010–11 Ghanaian Premier League 2010–11 Ghanaian Premier League The 2010–11 Ghanaian Premier League season was the 52nd season of top-tier football in Ghana... champion |
 NigerFédération Nigerienne de Football The Fédération Nigerienne de Football is the governing body of football in Niger. It was founded in 1967, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF the same year. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:*... (=16th - 5 pts) |
ASGNN | 2010–11 Niger Premier League Niger Premier League The Niger Premier League is the highest division in football in Niger. The league's first year of operation was 1966.-Structure:... champion |
 South AfricaSouth African Football Association The South African Football Association or SAFA is the governing body of football in South Africa.-History:The South African Football Association was founded on 8 December, 1991, the culmination of a long unity process that was to rid the sport in South Africa of all its past racial division.Four... (=16th - 5 pts) |
Orlando Pirates | 2010–11 Premier Soccer League 2010–11 Premier Soccer League The 2010–11 Premier Soccer League season was the fifteenth since its establishment. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their third premier league title the previous season. The campaign began on 27 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011... champion |
 Equatorial Guinea(18th - 1 pt) |
CD Elá Nguema CD Elá Nguema Sony Elá Nguema is an Equatoguinean football club based in the city of Malabo. The club won 8 titles in a row, from 1984 to 1991.-Achievements:*Equatoguinean Premier League: 13*Equatoguinean Cup: 7-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2011 Equatoguinean Premier League Equatoguinean Premier League Equatoguinean Premier League or as it is called in Equatorial Guinea Liga Profesional is the top division of the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol, it was created in 1979.... champion |
 BeninFédération Béninoise de Football The Fédération Béninoise de Football is the governing body of football in Benin. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA the same year and to CAF in 1969... |
2010–11 Benin Premier League Benin Premier League The Benin Premier League, also called Championnat National du Bénin in French, is the highest football division in Benin. The league was delivered in 1969 for the first time. Currently, it is composed by 14 clubs playing a double round-robin tournament. The winner of the Premier League earns a... champion |
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 BotswanaBotswana Football Association The Botswana Football Association is the governing body of football in Botswana. It was founded in 1970, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1976. It organizes national football leagues and the national team.... |
Mochudi Centre Chiefs | 2010–11 Botswana Premier League runner-upNote BOT |
 Burkina FasoFédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball The Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball is the governing body of football in Burkina Faso. Their offices are based in the capital city Ouagadougou. The president of the federation is Zambende Theodore Sawadogo.-History:... |
ASFA Yennenga Association Sportive du Faso-Yennenga Association Sportive du Faso-Yennenga is a Burkinabé football club based in Ouagadougou. The club's home games are played at Stade du 4-Août.The club was founded in 1947 and won its first title in 1973 as Jeanne d'Arc.-Achievements:... |
2010–11 Burkinabé Premier League Burkinabé Premier League Burkinabé Premier League is the top division of the Fédération Burkinabé de Foot-Ball. It was created in 1961.-Burkinabé Premier League clubs – 2010–11:*AS Kouritenga1 *AS Maya *AS Sonabel... champion |
 BurundiFédération de Football du Burundi The Fédération de football du Burundi is the governing body of football in Burundi. It was founded in 1948, affiliated to FIFA in 1972 and to CAF in 1972. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
Athlético Olympic | 2010–11 Burundi Premier League Burundi Premier League The Burundi Premier League or as it is known Amstel Ligue is the highest division in football in Burundi. The league was formed in 1972. It has 16 teams that plays 30 rounds home and away.In 2009, the league was reduced to 12 teams.... champion |
 Cape VerdeFederação Caboverdiana de Futebol The Federação Caboverdiana de Futebol is the governing body of football in Cape Verde. It was founded in 1982, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1986... |
CS Mindelense CS Mindelense Clube Sportivo Mindelense Clube Sportivo Mindelense Clube Sportivo Mindelense (Capeverdean Crioulo, ALUPEC or ALUPEK: KS Mindelensi (KS - Klubi Sporting), São Vicente Crioulo: KS Mindelense (KS - Klube or Clube (CS)) is a football (soccer) club that plays in the Premier division of the Interisland... |
2011 Cape Verdean Championships champion |
 Central African RepublicFédération Centrafricaine de Football The Fédération Centrafricaine de Football is the governing body of football in the Central African Republic. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1963 and to CAF in 1965. The offices of the RCA are located in Bangui, the capital city... |
2011 Central African Republic League Central African Republic League Central African Republic League is the top football league in the Central African Republic It was created in 1968. The league is sanctioned by the Fédération Centrafricaine de Football, the governing body of football in the CAR.... champion |
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 ChadFédération Tchadienne de Football The Fédération Tchadienne de Football is the governing body of football in Chad. It was founded in 1962, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1988. It organizes the national football leagues, including the Chad Premier League, and the national team. Its offices are located in N'Djamena.-External... |
Foullah Edifice Foullah Edifice Foullah Edifice FC is a football club from Chad based in N'Djamena. They offer to national team of Chad few players, like Mbaya Brice, Nassama Asselme, Ferdinand Gassina and Hassan Hissein.-History:... |
2011 Ligue de N'Djaména Chad Premier League Chad Premier League is the top division of the Fédération Tchadienne de Football in Chad. It consists of 10 clubs and they are all from capital city N'Djamena.- Clubs 2011 :*AS CotonTchad *AS DGSSIE *Elect-Sport FC... champion |
 ComorosFédération Comorienne de Football The Fédération Comorienne de Football is the governing body of football in the Comoros. It was founded in 1979, affiliated to FIFA in 2005 and to CAF in 2003... |
2011 Comoros Premier League Comoros Premier League Comoros Premier League is the top division in Comoros, it was created in 1979. One of the venues is 2,000 capacity Stade Said Mohamed Cheikh.-Comoros Premier League - 2011:*Apache Club *ASIM Itsandra *Coin Nord... champion |
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 CongoFédération Congolaise de Football The Fédération Congolaise de Football is the governing body of football in the Republic of Congo. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA the same year and to CAF in 1966. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Diables Noirs Diables Noirs Diables Noirs is a Congolese football club based in Brazzaville. The club was created in 1950 with the name of "Association Sportive de la Mission".The club won its seventh domestic league title in 2009.-Achievements:... |
2011 Congo Premier League Congo Premier League Congo Premier League is the top division of the Fédération Congolaise de Football, it was created in 1961.Between 1961 and 1977 the championship was decided in a 3-team tournament between the regional champions of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Niari. From 1978 to 1993, a nationwide league with 10... champion |
 Djibouti |
AS Port | 2010–11 Djibouti Premier League Djibouti Premier League The Djibouti Premier League is the highest division in association football in Djibouti. It was formed in 1987.- Teams :* AS Ali Sabieh Djibouti Telecom* AS Port* AS Tadjourah* CDE Colas* FC Société Immobilière de Djibouti... champion |
 EritreaEritrean National Football Federation The Eritrean National Football Federation is the governing body of football in Eritrea. It was founded in 1992 and affiliated to FIFA in 1998. It Organizes the National Championship league and the National Team.-External links:... |
2011 Eritrean Premier League Eritrean Premier League The Eritrean Premier League is the highest division in football in Eritrea. The league was delivered in 1994 to the first time.Between 1953 and the Eritrean independence in 1993, Eritrean teams played in the Ethiopian Premier League, winning that league's championship 9 times.-Eritrean Premier... champion |
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 EthiopiaEthiopian Football Federation The Ethiopian Football Federation is the governing body of football in Ethiopia. It was founded in 1943, affiliated to FIFA in 1953 and to CAF in 1957. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Ethiopian Coffee Ethiopian Coffee Ethiopian Coffee is an Ethiopian football club based in Addis Ababa. They are a member of the Ethiopian Football Federation Premier League. Their home stadium is Addis Ababa Stadium.-History:... |
2010–11 Ethiopian Premier League 2010–11 Ethiopian Premier League The 2010–11 Ethiopian Premier League is the season of the Ethiopian Premier League since its establishment in 1944. A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, with Saint-George SA the defending champions for the third year in a row and for the twenty fourth time in total... champion |
 GabonFédération Gabonaise de Football The Fédération Gabonaise de Football is the governing body of football in Gabon. It was founded in 1962, affiliated to FIFA in 1963 and to CAF in 1967. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
Missile Missile FC -Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance... |
2010–11 Gabon Championnat National D1 Gabon Championnat National D1 Gabon Championnat National D1 is the top division of the Fédération Gabonaise de Football, it was created in 1968.-Season 2009-10: 1.US Bitam 26 18 6 2 47-19 60 Champions [Bitam]... champion |
 GambiaGambia Football Association The Gambia Football Association is the governing body of football in Gambia. It was founded in 1952, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1966. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:* official FA website... |
Brikama United | 2011 GFA League First Division champion |
 GuineaFédération Guinéenne de Football The Fédération Guinéenne de Football is the governing body of football in Guinea. It was founded in 1960, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1961. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
Horoya AC Horoya AC Horoya Athlétique Club is a football club based in Conakry, Guinea. HOROYA won the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1978. One of the most significant players in HOROYA in the 1970s and 1980s was Kerfalla BANGOURA, who came third in 1979 in the CAF African Player of the Year voting... |
2011 Guinée Championnat National Guinée Championnat National Guinée Championnat National is the top division of the Guinean Football Association, it was created in 1965.-Guinée Championnat National Clubs - 2010/11:*AS Ashanti Golden Boys [Siguiri]*AS Baraka Djoma *AS Batè Nafadji... champion |
 Guinea-BissauFederação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau The Federação de Futebol da Guiné-Bissau is the governing body of football in Guinea-Bissau. It was founded in 1974, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1986. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
Atlético Clube de Bissorã | 2011 Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau The Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau is the highest division in football in Guinea-Bissau. The league was formed in 1975.-Campeonato Nacional da Guiné-Bissau - Clubs 2008/2009:*Clube de Futebol "Os Balantas" [Oio]*Desportivo de Gabú... champion |
 KenyaKenya Football Federation The Kenya Football Federation was the governing body of football in Kenya. It was founded in 1960 and affiliated to FIFA same year. It organized the Kenya Premier League and the Kenya national football team... |
Tusker Tusker F.C. Tusker FC is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the third most successful club in Kenya with nine Kenyan league championships and three Kenyan cup wins. In addition, it has won four East African CECAFA Clubs Cup titles.... |
2011 Kenyan Premier League Kenyan Premier League The Kenyan Premier League is the first division football league in Kenya. It was formed in 1963 under the Kenya Football Federation but is now controlled by Football Kenya Limited.... champion |
 LesothoLesotho Football Association The Lesotho Football Association is the governing body of football in Lesotho. It was founded in 1932, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1964. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:*... |
Lesotho Correctional Services Lesotho Correctional Services Lesotho Correctional Services football club are a team based in Maseru, Lesotho. They compete in the Lesotho Premier League and have won four league titles.-Achievements:*Lesotho Premier League: 4... |
2010–11 Lesotho Premier League Lesotho Premier League The Lesotho Premier League also known as Vodacom Premier League is the top football division in Lesotho and was created in 1970. Vodacom Lesotho are the current league sponsor and will back the Premier League for three seasons... champion |
 LiberiaLiberia Football Association The Liberia Football Association is the governing body of football in Liberia. Its offices are located at Antoinette Tubman Stadium in Monrovia.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... |
LISCR Liberia Ship Corporate Registry Football Club LISCR FC is a football club from Liberia based in Monrovia. Their home stadium is the Antoinette Tubman Stadium. They won the LFA Knockout trophy twice and the Super Cup... |
2010–11 Liberian Premier League Liberian Premier League The Liberian Premier League is the highest division in football in Liberia. The league began in 1956 and has never won by a club outside Monrovia.-Liberian Premier League - Clubs 2011/2012:*Barrack Young Controllers*Fatu FC*Green Pasture*Invincible Eleven... champion |
 MadagascarFédération Malagasy de Football The Fédération Malagasy de Football is the governing body of football in Madagascar. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Japan Actuel's | 2011 THB Champions League THB Champions League The THB Champions League is premier football league in Madagascar. The competition is played in a round-robin format between the 32 qualifying clubs from the 22 regional leagues in the country. In each of the four rounds, the teams are divided into groups of four teams, with each team playing the... champion |
 MalawiFootball Association of Malawi The Football Association of Malawi is the governing body controlling the sport of football in the central African country of Malawi. The Association is affiliated to the Confederation of African Football, FIFA and COSAFA.-History:... |
ESCOM United Super ESCOM Super ESCOM is a Malawian football club based in Blantyre, Malawi.-Performance in CAF competitions:*CAF Champions League: 1 appearance... |
2010–11 Malawi Premier Division Malawi Premier Division Malawi Premier Division also known as TNM Super League is the top football division in Malawi. It was created in 1986.-Telekom Super League - Clubs 2010/11:*Blackpool FC *Blantyre United FC*Blue Eagles FC... champion |
 MauritaniaFédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie The Fédération de Foot-Ball de la Républic Islamique de Mauritanie is the governing body of football in Mauritania. It was founded in 1961, affiliated to FIFA in 1964 and to CAF in 1968. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
FC Nouadhibou | 2010–11 Mauritanian Premier League 2010–11 Mauritanian Premier League The 2010-11 Mauritanian Premier League was the 35th season of the Mauritanian Premier League, the top-level football championship of Mauritania. It began on 24 December 2010 and concluded on 18 June 2011... champion |
 MauritiusMauritius Football Association The Mauritius Football Association is the governing body of football in Mauritius. It was founded in 1952, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. The association was formerly known as the Mauritius Sports Association but renamed to Mauritius Football Association in 1984 through the... |
ASPL 2000 AS Port-Louis 2000 AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian League, the top division in Mauritian football.-Ground:Their home stadium is Stade St. François Xavier AS Port-Louis 2000 is a Mauritian football club based in Port Louis. They play in the Mauritian... |
2011 Mauritian League 2011 Mauritian League The 2011 Mauritian League was the sixty-seventh season of the Mauritian League since its establishment in 1935. The 2011 fixtures were released in February 2011. The season began on 26 February 2011, and concluded on 26 June 2011... champion |
 MozambiqueFederação Moçambicana de Futebol The Federação Moçambicana de Futebol is the governing body of football in Mozambique. It was founded in 1976, affiliated to FIFA in 1980 and to CAF in 1978. It organizes the national football league Moçambola and the national team.-External links:... |
Liga Muçulmana Liga Muçulmana de Maputo Liga Muçulmana, short name LDMM, is a Mozambican football club based in Maputo that plays in the top division of Mozambican football, Moçambola, and they have won the 1st league title in 2010... |
2011 Moçambola 2011 Moçambola The 2011 Moçambola was the 36th season of top-tier football in Mozambique. The season began on 5 March. Liga Muçulmana were the defending champions, having won their 1st Mozambican championship in 2010... champion |
 NamibiaNamibia Football Association The Namibia Football Association is the governing body of football in Namibia. It was founded in 1990, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1992. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:* at the FIFA website... |
Black Africa | 2010–11 Namibia Premier League Namibia Premier League The Namibia Premier League , also known as MTC Namibia Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the highest level of domestic association football in Namibia... champion |
 RéunionLigue Réunionnaise de Football Ligue Réunionnaise de Football is the governing body of association football in Réunion. It is not a FIFA member and only an associate member of the Confederation of African Football. It organizes matches for the Réunion national football team and for the domestic clubs.-External links:* CAF... |
Saint-Pauloise | 2011 Réunion Premier League Réunion Premier League Réunion Premier League is the top division of football on the French overseas territory of Réunion. The league is ran and managed by the Ligue de Football de la Réunion under the watch of the French Football Federation. Réunion Premier League was created in 1950 and the most successful club is JS... champion |
 Rwanda |
APR APR FC Armée Patriotique Rwandaise FC is a football club from Kigali in Rwanda. The club plays their home games at Amahoro Stadium. APR FC were founded in June 1993.... |
2010–11 Rwandan Premier League Rwandan Premier League The Primus National Soccer League is the highest division in football in Rwanda. The league was formed in 1975.-Clubs for the 2011–12 season:*Amagaju FC *APR FC *AS Kigali *Etincelles FC *La Jeunesse FC... champion |
 São Tomé and PríncipeFederação Santomense de Futebol The Federação Santomense de Futebol is the governing body of football in São Tomé and Príncipe. It was founded on July 11, 1975, affiliated to FIFA in 1986 and to CAF in 1975. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
2011 São Tomé and Príncipe Championship São Tomé and Principe Championship São Tomé and Principe Championship is the top division of the Federação Santomense de Futebol,The first season started in February 1977.Currently, there are 18 teams participating in the São Tomé and Principe Championship, 12 teams from São Tomé Island and 6 teams from Príncipe Island... champion |
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 SenegalFédération Sénégalaise de Football The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football is the governing body of football in Senegal. It was founded in 1960, affiliated to FIFA in 1962 and to CAF in 1963. It organizes the national football league and the national team.-External links:... |
US Ouakam US Ouakam Union Sportive Ouakam is a Senegalese football club based in Dakar.-History:They play in the top division in Senegalese football. Their home stadium is Stade Demba Diop.-Squad:-Performance in CAF competitions:... |
2011 Senegal Premier League Senegal Premier League Senegal Premier League is the top division of the Senegal Football Association, it was created in 1966.As from 2011, the league will be one main table.-Senegal Premier League Clubs – 2011:*AS Douanes *AS Pikine*ASC Dahra de Djolof... champion |
 SeychellesSeychelles Football Federation The Seychelles Football Federation is the governing body of football in the Seychelles. The current president is Suketu Patel and it was founded in 1979, and affiliated to FIFA and to CAF in 1986. It organizes the national football league and the national team.- External links : * at the FIFA... |
St Michel United St Michel United FC St Michel United Football Club are a Seychelles based football club, they play in the Seychelles First Division. The club have been crowned champions of Seychelles on nine occasions... |
2011 Seychelles First Division 2011 Seychelles First Division The 2011 Seychelles First Division is the highest competitive football league in the Seychelles, which was founded in 1979. It began on 24 February 2011.... champion |
 Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Football Association The Sierra Leone Football Association is the governing body of football in Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1967, and affiliated to FIFA the same year. It is also a member of the Confederation of African Football from 1987. It organizes the national football league and the national team... |
Ports Authority | 2011 Sierra Leone National Premier League Sierra Leone National Premier League Sierra Leone National Premier League is the top football league in Sierra Leone. It was founded in 1967. The league is sponsored by the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, one of the major Sierra Leonean banks. East End Lions and Mighty Blackpool are the two biggest and most successful clubs. The... champion |
 SomaliaSomali Football Federation The Somali Football Federation was founded in 1960. In that same year, the SFF became a FIFA member and has been affiliated with the organization ever since. In 1975, it joined the Confederation of African Football , an administrative body it is still likewise a member of. It is also a part of the... |
Elman Elman FC Elman FC is a Somali football club based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The club enjoys a successful professional record, and closely rivals Banaadir Telecom FC.- Achievements :*Somalia League: 8*Somalia Cup: 7-Current squad:... |
2011 Somalia League Somalia League The Somalia League is the top football division in Somalia. It was created in 1961.-Clubs:As of 2011 season:-Previous winners:*1967 : Somali Police *1968 : Hoga... champion |
 SwazilandNational Football Association of Swaziland The National Football Association of Swaziland is the governing body of football in Swaziland. It was founded in 1968, and affiliated to FIFA in 1978 and to CAF in 1976. It organizes the national football league and the national team.... |
Green Mamba | 2010–11 Swazi Premier League Swazi Premier League Swazi Premier League, also known as Swazi MTN Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, is the top division of the National Football Association of Swaziland, it was created in 1976.-Swazi/MTN Premier League - Clubs 2011/12:*Green Mamba FC... champion |
 Tanzania |
Young Africans | 2010–11 Tanzanian Premier League Tanzanian Premier League Tanzanian Premier League is the top division of the Football Association of Tanzania, it was created in 1965. The competition was simply known as national league and later First Division Soccer League until the name Premier league was adopted in 1997.-Format:... champion |
 TogoFédération Togolaise de Football The Fédération Togolaise de Football or FTF is the governing body of football in Togo. As of 2005 its president is Gabriel Komla K. Mawulawoe AMEYI... |
2011 Togolese Championnat National Togolese Championnat National The Championnat National de Premiere Division is a football league featuring clubs from Togo, and is the primary competition of Togolese football. Founded in 1961, it is administered by the Fédération Togolaise de Football... champion |
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 UgandaFederation of Uganda Football Associations The Federation of Uganda Football Associations is the governing body of football in Uganda.-External links:* * at the FIFA website.* at CAF Online... |
URA Uganda Revenue Authority SC Uganda Revenue Authority SC in an Ugandan football team based in Kampala. The club plays in the Ugandan Premier League. They won the national title in 2006, 2007,2009 and 2011.-Achievements:*Ugandan Premier League: 4*Ugandan Cup: 1... |
2010–11 Ugandan Super League Ugandan Super League The Ugandan Super League is the top division of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, it was created in 1968.-Ugandan Super League Clubs - 2011/12:*Bul Bidco FC*Bunamwaya SC *Express FC *Fire Masters FC... champion |
 ZanzibarZanzibar Football Association The Zanzibar Football Association is the governing football association for Zanzibar, Africa.The ZFA are an associate member of the African governing body, the Confederation of African Football. Following a rejection from FIFA in 2005, the ZFA were removed from CAF and after much lobbying were... |
2011 Zanzibar Premier League Zanzibar Premier League Zanzibar Premier League is the top division of the Zanzibar Football Association, it was created in 1981.-Zanzibar Premier League Clubs – 2010:*Chipukizi *Duma FC *Jamhuri FC *JKU FC ... champion |
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Notes
- † According to the formula for calculating the CAF 5-Year Ranking, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, and Zambia are tied 12th place with 13 ranking points. Local media reports have stated that Côte d'Ivoire will have two entrants, while Angola and Zambia will have one entrant; however, this is yet to be officially confirmed by the CAF.
- Unranked associations have no ranking points and hence are equal 19th.
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- Botswana (BOT): Township Rollers, the 2010–11 Botswana Premier League champion, have been suspended from CAF competitions for three years after withdrawing from the 2011 CAF Champions League2011 CAF Champions LeagueThe 2011 CAF Champions League was the 47th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football , and the 15th edition under the current CAF Champions League format...
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Round and draw dates
Schedule of dates for 2012 competition.| Phase | Round | Draw date | First leg | Second leg |
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| Qualifying | Preliminary round | TBA | 17–19 February | 2–4 March |
| First round | 23–25 March | 6–8 April | ||
| Second round | 27–29 April | 11–13 May | ||
| Group stage | Matchday 1 | TBA | 6–8 July | |
| Matchday 2 | 20–22 July | |||
| Matchday 3 | 3–5 August | |||
| Matchday 4 | 17–19 August | |||
| Matchday 5 | 31 August–2 September | |||
| Matchday 6 | 14–16 September | |||
| Knock-out stage | Semifinals | 5–7 October | 19–21 October | |
| Final | 2–4 November | 9–11 November | ||