TP Mazembe will host Club Africain in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second qualifying round tie on Saturday, 17 October 2026.

The match is scheduled to begin at 13:00 GMT at Stade du TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi, with both sides preparing for a competitive opening encounter.

TP Mazembe

The home side are expected to have almost their entire squad available for the tie. Aside from a few minor fitness concerns, the TP Mazembe coaching staff can call on the full group, leaving the Congolese club with its main attacking and defensive options at their disposal.

TP Mazembe are likely to line up with Marc Diouf in goal. The defence is expected to consist of Gloire Mujaya, Gloire Kalume, Mwimba Isala and Magloire Ntambwe Kalonji.

Christopher Ngolo Samangua, Miche Mika and Patrick Mwaungulu are the probable midfield trio, while Lise Nyembo, Chadrack Bingi Belo and Kazema Baso are set to form the forward line.

Probable TP Mazembe XI

Goalkeeper: Marc Diouf

Defenders: Gloire Mujaya, Gloire Kalume, Mwimba Isala, Magloire Ntambwe Kalonji

Midfielders: Christopher Ngolo Samangua, Miche Mika, Patrick Mwaungulu

Forwards: Lise Nyembo, Chadrack Bingi Belo, Kazema Baso

Club Africain

Club Africain are also expected to maintain their preferred 4-3-3 formation for the trip to Lubumbashi.

The system is designed to provide an attacking threat through two wingers, whose role will be to stretch the TP Mazembe defence. A three-man midfield is expected to provide the balance between winning possession and building attacks.

A. Chamakh is the predicted starter in goal. The defensive line is likely to feature G. Zaalouni, I. Simpara, Ammar Abdelhak and G. Mahersi.

Saidou Khan, M. Zaddem and Osama Elsharimi are expected to play in midfield, with P. Kinzumbi, S. Kadida and H. Khadraoui completing the attacking trio.

Probable Club Africain XI

Goalkeeper: A. Chamakh

Defenders: G. Zaalouni, I. Simpara, Ammar Abdelhak, G. Mahersi

Midfielders: Saidou Khan, M. Zaddem, Osama Elsharimi

Forwards: P. Kinzumbi, S. Kadida, H. Khadraoui

The first-leg meeting will determine which side takes the early advantage before the return fixture in the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League.

The published match odds put TP Mazembe at 1.85 to win, with a draw priced at 3.00 and a Club Africain victory at 3.50.