Nations FC travel to Mali for historic CAF Confederation Cup clash
Ghanaian FA Cup holders Nations FC have travelled to Mali ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup first-round qualifying tie against FC Diarra. The Abrankese-based side will take on the Malian club in the first leg on Saturday, September 5, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT. The return leg will be played in Ghana on Sunday, […]
Ghanaian FA Cup champions Nations FC have set off for Mali to take on FC Diarra in their inaugural CAF Confederation Cup qualifying match. The opening game is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, with a 16:00 GMT kickoff, and the return leg is set for Sunday, September 13, at 15:00 GMT back in Ghana. Nations FC aim to secure a place in the second preliminary round by winning their opening game. The Ghanaian club reached the Confederation Cup through their victory in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, defeating Dreams FC in the final.
To prepare for the trip, Nations FC faced Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC in the Champion of Champions at TNA Park. Although the match ended in defeat, the club will now concentrate on their historic debut in CAF’s second-tier competition. The club are eager to secure a positive result in Mali before heading back home for the second leg.
Should Nations FC emerge victorious in Mali, they will face AS Zam from Niger or ASKO de Kara from Burkina Faso in the second preliminary round. The Ghanaian side hopes to kick off their continental football campaign on a high note and make a significant leap forward in the competition.
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