Scenarios for Club Africain's qualification to CAF Champions League group stage

Club Africain returned from Tunisia with a positive draw of one goal each against their hosts TP Mazembe in the first leg of the final preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, postponing the qualification decision to the anticipated return leg in Tunisia.

The match saw the home side take the lead first, with Kazimba Basso scoring in the 38th minute. However, the response from the Tunisian team was swift, as Alain Kanté managed to score the equalizer, bringing the match back to square one.

The away draw has given Club Africain the chance to secure qualification in front of their supporters, under the guidance of coach Maher Kanzari, as they are now required to capitalize on the first leg result to achieve their goal and continue their journey in the CAF Champions League.

Club Africain is looking to secure their place in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. Several scenarios could unfold that would determine their qualification.

Club Africain will host TP Mazembe next Sunday at Stade Hamadi Agrebi in a match that will determine who qualifies for the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

The Tunisian team will secure qualification with a win, while a goalless draw will also see them advance if the away goals rule is applied at this stage of the competition.

If the first leg ends in a 1-1 draw, the qualification will depend on the tournament regulations and procedures in place for teams tied on aggregate. Conversely, a draw of 2-2 or more would benefit TP Mazembe if the away goals rule remains in effect.

While Club Africain looks to exploit the factors of home and crowd to secure the match, TP Mazembe enters the return leg with the goal of snatching a qualification spot, in a highly anticipated encounter where there will be little room for mistakes.