Nations FC Set for Mali Trip in CAF Confederation Cup Opener

Nations FC has been drawn to face Mali’s FC Diarra in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup. The official draw, conducted in Cairo on Thursday, confirms that the Ghanaian FA Cup holders will open their historic continental debut with an away fixture.

The first leg is scheduled to take place in Mali between September 4 and 6, 2026, followed by the return match in Ghana from September 11 to 13. The aggregate winner of this tie will advance to face either AS Zam of Niger or ASKO De Kara of Togo in the next stage of the competition.