Lijabatho vs CFFA - CAF Champions League

Lijabatho prepare to host CFFA at the home ground on September 12, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their CAF Champions League season. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Lijabatho head into the contest positioned 18th in the CAF Champions League standings, while CFFA arrive sitting 17th. Lijabatho will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. CFFA's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. One position every Premier League club still needs to strengthen in before the transfer window closes.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Lijabatho favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas CFFA are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. What Bryson DeChambeau claimed about LIV Golf’s future back in 2022 In 2022, DeChambeau took part in his first ever press conference after joining LIV Golf.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Milan join Napoli and Bournemouth in race for Rennes striker Embolo.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. On balance, CFFA may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. Whatever the outcome, the CAF Champions League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.