East End Lions football club are set to compete against Senegalese giants ASC Jaraaf in the preliminary first round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

This highly anticipated matchup will see East End Lions challenging one of Senegal’s most successful clubs. ASC Jaraaf holds a distinguished reputation in Senegalese football, with an impressive tally of 28 major domestic titles. Their continental pedigree is notable, having competed in the CAF tournaments 13 times and amassing 64 goals in these competitions. In the CAF Champions League, ASC Jaraaf has participated in 54 matches, achieving 25 victories (19 at home and 5 away) and 13 draws (7 at home and 6 away).

East End Lions, who have gained considerable international exposure in recent years, will play host to ASC Jaraaf in the first leg of their tie, scheduled to take place between August 16th and 18th, 2024. The return leg will see East End Lions traveling to Senegal the following weekend. The outcome of this encounter will determine which team advances to the next round, where they will face the winner of the clash between Moroccan side Union Touarga Sportif (UTS) and Racing Club d’Abidjan from Ivory Coast.

The subsequent preliminary rounds are set to begin with the first leg matches between September 13th and 15th, 2024, followed by the return legs from September 20th to 22nd, 2024. This stage of the competition promises to be fiercely contested, as teams vie for a spot in the prestigious CAF Confederation Cup.

For East End Lions, this represents a significant opportunity to showcase their talent on the continental stage and advance further in the tournament. The matches against ASC Jaraaf will be crucial in determining their progress, and fans eagerly await the thrilling contests ahead.