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.

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.

CECAFA has announced that 12 teams, including Tanzanian club Simba and Uganda's Vipers, will participate in this year's CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Simba, a record six-time winner of the tournament, is returning after a seven-year absence.

Kaizer Chiefs secured a 3-2 victory over Siwelele on a rainy and cold Sunday evening at a packed Dobsonville Stadium, according to TimesLIVE Sport. The win keeps Chiefs in the South African championship title race, maintaining pressure on leading contenders Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates as the season progresses.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are set to compete in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, which will commence in September. The winners of the tournament will receive a prize of R78 million.

Singida Black Stars secured an emphatic 7-1 victory over Al-Ghazal FC at Juba National Stadium, taking a commanding advantage into the second leg of their tie. However, head coach Papy Kimoto warned his players not to become complacent, stressing that the job is not yet done despite the seven-goal haul in Juba, according to the Daily News.