The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the 24 teams that will take part in the proposed CAF Super League, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.
As announced by CAF, the kick off for the African Super League will in August next year with Tanzania set to be the host.
The Super league’s total prize money will be pegged at $100 million with the winner pocketing a whopping $10 million.
The Super League will not replace Africa’s existing Champions League but will take place in Arusha, Tanzania in August.
An African Super League has been mooted for several years, first proposed by Fifa president Gianni Infantino who insisted it would entice more sponsors to the African game.
The concept has met with a muted response in Africa in contrast to the fervent opposition to a similar proposal in Europe last year, which quickly scuppered the idea.
Below are the 24 Teams that are likely to participate in the tournament.
Al Ahly (Egypt)
Zamalek (Egypt)
Pyramid (Egypt)
Al Masry (Egypt)
Wydad AC (Morocco)
Raja Athletic (Morocco)
RS Berkane (Morocco)
Esperance (Tunisia)
Etoil Sportive Du Suhel (Tunisia)
Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
JS Kabyile (Algeria)
CR Belouzidad (Algeria)
E.S Setif (Algeria)
TP Mazembe (DR Congo)
Horoya AC (Guinea)
SC Enyimba (Nigeria)
Petro de Luanda (Angola)
Simba SC (Tanzania)
Hearts of Oak (Ghana)
Al Hilal (Sudan)
Asec Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
Coton Sport (Cameroon)
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