Ratiba ya Africa Super League 2023-24 fixtures and teams. The African Football League will be an annual continental club football competition run by CAF from August 2023. It was announced by Gianni Infantino, FIFA President on November 28, 2019.
It was launched on August 10, 2022 in Tanzania and will include twenty. -four elite African clubs with a promotion/relegation system. The essence of organizing this championship is a great financial benefit, expected to exceed 100 million dollars, which will be used to develop and improve stadiums, infrastructure and promote African football.
Ratiba ya Africa Super League 2023
CAF wants to start the competition in August 2023 and reports indicate that 24 clubs will be arranged in three groups of eight teams, before the knockout stage begins in the round of 16.
AFL Fixtures 2023
- Friday 20 October at 18h00 local time (15h00 GMT): Simba vs Al Ahly [Benjamin Mkapa Stadium]
- Saturday, 21 October at 15h30 GMT: Atlético Petróleos de Luanda vs Mamelodi Sundowns [at Luanda’s Estadio 11 de Novembro]
- Sunday 22, at 18h00 GMT: TP Mazembe vs Esperance Tunisienne [Benjamin Mkapa Stadium]
- Sunday 22 October at 18h00 GMT: Enyimba FC vs Wydad Athletic Club [Uyo’s Goodwill Akpabo Stadium]
Quarter-finals: 20 October
Semi-finals: 29 October – 1 November
Final: 5 and 11 November
Money distribution
The African Football League is expected to have a total prize money of 100 million dollars. The winner of the competition will receive 11.5 million dollars, while each participating club will initially receive 2.5 million dollars. This significant financial investment aims to support the development of football in Africa.
Part of the funding allocated to the African Football League will be used to distribute 1 million dollars per year to each of the 54 member countries of CAF. This amounts to a total investment of 54 million dollars per year, which will contribute to the growth of football across the continent.
Teams for CAF Super League 2023-24
In the draw for the African Football League, the following clubs have been placed in Pot 1:
- Al Ahly
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Wydad AC
- ES Tunis
And the following clubs have been placed in Pot 2:
- Simba SC
- TP Mazembe
- Petro Luanda
- Horoya AC
These clubs will be drawn into different groups during the tournament based on the draw procedure.
Additionally, CAF will receive an annual sum of 50 million dollars to further enhance various aspects of the sport. This funding will be utilized to develop boys and girls soccer, hire top-class personnel, and improve the appeal and attractiveness of all other CAF competitions. The goal is to engage and captivate football fans, spectators, sponsors, and other partners.
The African Super League also aims to support the expansion of club football, facilitate the construction and maintenance of football infrastructure and facilities, and promote the training and retention of football talent within Africa.
Please note that my knowledge cutoff is in September 2021, so there may have been updates or changes regarding these financial details since then. It’s always recommended to refer to official sources or the latest news for the most accurate and up-to-date information on the African Premier League and its financial aspects.
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