The newly crowned Cameroonian Elite One champions, Colombe Sportive du Sud (also known as Colombe du Dja et Lobo), have been drawn against Malian powerhouse Stade Malien de Bamako in the first preliminary round of the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League.
Key Match Schedules and Venues: The draw has set up a highly anticipated double-header between the two West and Central African ambitious sides:
- First Leg (Home): Scheduled to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon between September 4–6, 2026.
- Second Leg (Away): Scheduled to take place in Bamako, Mali between September 11–13, 2026.
Potential Second Round Roadblocks
Should the “Bird of the South” successfully soar past the Malian obstacles, their path to the prestigious group stages will only grow more challenging. In the second preliminary round, they are slated to meet the aggregate winner of another tense regional matchup:
FC Canchungo (Guinea-Bissau) vs. Teungueth FC (Senegal).
Tactical High Stakes
This tournament marks a significant continental milestone for Colombe Sportive du Sud. While Stade Malien enters the tie backed by deep continental experience—having reached the quarterfinals in recent CAF configurations—the Cameroonian champions will rely heavily on maximizing their home-turf advantage in Yaoundé before enduring the intense away atmosphere in Bamako.
