The two-legged tie promises an intriguing contest between the Cameroonian outfit and the well-supported Rwandan side known as Gikundiro. The winner will advance to the second preliminary round, where they will meet the victor of the matchup between Atomic de Ngome of Comoros and Black Bulls of Mozambique.
That second-round clash will decide which team progresses to the group stage of Africa’s second-tier club competition.
Interestingly, the last time Rayon Sports reached the CAF group stage, they eliminated a team from Mozambique on their path to qualification. History could potentially repeat itself if the Rwandan club navigate their way past Panthère Sportive and then face Black Bulls in the subsequent round.
Both ties will be played over two legs, with the aggregate winners progressing. The draw sets up a competitive route for all four clubs as they battle for a place among the continent’s elite in the Confederation Cup group stage.