Gor Mahia, the FKF Premier League champions, will represent Kenya at the Cecafa Club Championships scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 24 to August 6, 2026. The team is aiming to secure its first Cecafa title since 1985, facing tough competition in the tournament.

Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City are set to start their CAF Confederation Cup campaigns in September, with a significant winners prize of R65 million on the line.

Durban City FC head coach Ben Youssef has warned his players against complacency ahead of the return leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie against Burundi's Rukinzo FC, despite holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg. According to IOL, he pointed to the challenges of playing on an artificial pitch and unfamiliar away conditions in Burundi, where the deciding fixture is scheduled for next weekend.

Durban City coach Khalil Ben Youssef has urged his players to remain focused ahead of what he expects to be a tricky second leg in the CAF Confederation Cup. According to Sowetan, Ben Youssef acknowledged that the return fixture will present challenges for his side, emphasising the need for concentration as Durban City look to progress in the continental competition. The coach's comments come as the club prepares for the decisive encounter.

El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser King Emmanuel has said his team remains a work in progress despite a strong start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. The Nigerian side defeated UDIB of Guinea-Bissau 3-0 in the first leg of their first preliminary round tie in Ikenne on Sunday. According to King, the squad still has significant areas to improve ahead of the return leg.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed its support for Morocco as they prepare to face Canada in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF emphasized Morocco's historic journey in the tournament and their potential for progression in the competition.