- The eight teams will be split into two pots of four teams each.
- The teams in Pot 1 will be drawn against the teams in Pot 2, with each team playing home and away matches.
- The quarterfinals will be played on a two-legged basis.
- The opening match of the competition will be played in Tanzania.
- A total of 14 matches will be played.
- The winner will receive a prize of between USD $10 to USD $12 million.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the format for the inaugural African Football (Super) League. The competition will feature eight teams, split into two pots of four teams each. The teams in Pot 1 will be drawn against the teams in Pot 2, with each team playing home and away matches.
The quarterfinals will be played on a two-legged basis, with the semifinals and final being played at neutral venues. The opening match of the competition will be played in Tanzania.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 20 to November 11, 2023. A total of 14 matches will be played, with the winner receiving a prize of between USD $10 to USD $12 million.
The format of the African Football (Super) League has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised the competition for its potential to generate more revenue for African clubs and to raise the profile of African football. Others have criticized the format for being too similar to the UEFA Champions League and for not doing enough to promote the development of football in Africa.
Only time will tell whether the African Football (Super) League will be a success. However, the competition has the potential to be a major boost for African football.
The African Football (Super) League is a major new initiative for CAF and it will be interesting to see how it is received by fans and clubs across the continent.
