The African Super League, a new football tournament comprising 16 teams from across the continent, is set to kick off in August this year.
The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of football talent from Africa, and fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the competition.
The African Super League was created as a response to the growing interest in football across the continent. The tournament will feature 24 teams from 16 different countries, with each team playing against the others in a round-robin format before the knockout stages.
The prize money for the tournament is set at $11.5 million, with the winning team set to take home $5 million. The runners-up will receive $2.5 million, while the third and fourth-placed teams will each receive $1.25 million.
Here’s a closer look at 16 confirmed participating teams:
- Al Ahly (Egypt) – One of the most successful teams in African football, Al Ahly has won the African Champions League a record nine times.
- Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) – Wydad is a formidable team with a strong following in Morocco. The team has won the African Champions League twice.
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo) – Mazembe has been one of the most successful African teams in recent years, winning the African Champions League five times.
- Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia) – Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis have won the African Champions League four times.
- Raja Casablanca (Morocco) – Raja has a passionate following in Morocco and has won the African Champions League three times.
- Zamalek (Egypt) – One of the most popular teams in Egypt, Zamalek has won the African Champions League five times.
- Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia) – Etoile is a strong team with a loyal fanbase. The team has won the African Champions League once.
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) – Sundowns has been dominant in the South African Premier League and won the African Champions League once.
- AS Vita Club (DR Congo) – Vita Club is a popular team in DR Congo and has won the African Champions League twice.
- Club Africain (Tunisia) – One of the oldest teams in Tunisia, Club Africain has won the African Champions League once.
- Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa) – Kaizer Chiefs is one of the most popular teams in South Africa and has won the African Champions League once.
- Enyimba (Nigeria) – Enyimba is a successful team from Nigeria, having won the African Champions League twice.
- Horoya AC (Guinea) – Horoya is a popular team from Guinea and has won the Guinean Premier League several times.
- ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) – ASEC Mimosas is one of the most successful teams in Ivory Coast, having won the Ivorian Premier League 25 times.
- MC Alger (Algeria) – MC Alger is a strong team from Algeria, having won the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 several times.
- Orlando Pirates (South Africa) – Orlando Pirates is a popular team from South Africa and has won the African Champions League once.
AFRICA SUPER LEAGUE KEY FACTS:
24 Clubs
– 3 regions (North, Central/West, Southern/East)
– 8 clubs per region
– Maximum 3 clubs per country
Over 16 different countries
– representing approximatively 1 billion people
Duration
– 10 months
– August to May
197 matches
– Maximum 21 matches played by the finalists
– Relegation/promotion playoff
The African Super League promises to be an exciting tournament that showcases some of the best football talent from Africa. Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite teams and players battle it out for the chance to be crowned champions and take home the impressive prize money.
