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.

Kitara FC president Deo Kasozi praised supporters and urged continued backing ahead of the second leg of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The Ugandan club holds a slim 2-1 lead over Somali side Mogadishu City Council, with the return match scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at Hoima City Stadium, according to Kawowo Sports.

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.

SOBEMAP FC head coach Mathias Déguénon has expressed concern over playing his side's CAF Champions League return leg against Nigerian champions Rangers on neutral ground, saying it puts his team at a disadvantage. The Benin Republic champions will host the Nigeria Premier Football League winners at Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, on Friday, according to the Daily Post. The first-leg result and the reason for the neutral venue were not specified in the report.

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.

Tanzania's national men's football team, Taifa Stars, achieved a historic milestone by qualifying from the group stage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which took place in Morocco during the festive period. This marks the first time the team has progressed beyond the group stage in the tournament's history.