Durban City FC will face Burundi’s Rukinzo Football Club in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup following Thursday’s official draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The draw confirms Durban City’s first-ever opponents in continental football as the Citizens prepare to embark on their maiden CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
Having qualified for the competition by winning the 2025/26 Nedbank Cup, Durban City will now turn its attention to a two-legged preliminary round tie against the Burundian outfit, with a place in the next round of the competition at stake.
The Citizens will host Rukinzo FC in the first leg between 4–6 September 2026, before travelling to Burundi for the return leg between 11–13 September 2026.
The winner of the two-legged tie will progress to the next stage of the competition.
Further details regarding venues, kick-off times and ticketing information will be communicated across Durban City FC’s official platforms in due course.
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