CAIRO, Egypt — Moroccan giants Raja Club Athletic (Raja CA) have been granted a bye and will not feature in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
The Casablanca-based side will begin their campaign from the second preliminary round.
Raja are among a group of higher-ranked clubs that have received byes, allowing them to enter the competition at a later stage. The first preliminary round draw is scheduled for 6 August 2026 at CAF headquarters in Cairo, with the second preliminary round draw to follow in due course.
The decision gives Raja additional preparation time as they target a strong run in Africa’s secondary club competition.
