By Victor Kanayo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has now confirmed that four clubs have been picked to join others from parts of the world for the expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup.
Top clubs including South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, Esperance of Tunisia, Al Ahly of Egypt and Wydad of Morocco will represent Africa at the global tournament which takes place in the United States.
With previous winners Al Ahly of Egypt through to the CAF Champions League final once again, both the South African side and the Tunisian outfit are now guaranteed a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup via the ranking pathway at least.
The new 32-team competition, which will take place during June and July 2025, features clubs from each of the six confederations competing for the title of world champions.
With four spots at the FIFA Club World Cup for CAF teams, Al Ahly – the winners of the 2020/21 and 2022/23 CAF Champions League – had secured one place, while 2021/22 edition champions Wydad claimed another.
