Azam FC have been drawn to face the winner of the preliminary-round tie between Egypt's ZED FC and ASAS Djibouti Telecom of Djibouti in the second preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup. The draw was conducted in Cairo, Egypt, with Azam receiving a bye to the second preliminary round thanks to their strong CAF club ranking.
Under the competition schedule, ZED FC and ASAS Djibouti Telecom will first contest the opening preliminary round, with Azam FC awaiting the overall winner. Azam are set to play the first leg away from home between October 16 and 18, before hosting the return leg between October 23 and 25.
Receiving a bye to the second preliminary round gives Azam FC valuable preparation time while reducing the number of qualifying matches they must play. The Chamazi-based club will be aiming to progress through the tie and secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, regardless of whether they face ZED FC or ASAS Djibouti Telecom.
