The preliminary round matches of the CAF Champions League and the Confederations Cup are expected to start in August 2023
According to the schedule released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the first stage knockout matches will be played on 18-19 August 2023 and the second leg will be played on 25-26 August 2023
The teams that will pass the preliminary stage, will play the first round matches on 15-16 September 2023 and the return matches will be played on 29-30 September 2023
The draw for the group stage will be held in November when the matches for that stage are expected to start in December 2023
Yanga will start from the previous stage like last season but this time it will not be an 'under-dog' after rising in the CAF quality rankings to 18th place
The nationals are expected to start away and finish at home in the preliminary stage matches and even the first round if they manage to cross over
