The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed, through SAFA, the revised numbers of South African clubs participating in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.

By virtue of South Africa being rated as one of the top twelve African countries as far as club competitions are concerned, there will now be two clubs representing South Africa in the CAF Champions League instead of one. The same will apply in the CAF Confederation Cup.

This means that South Africa will have four clubs participating in continental competitions this year.

Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns and runners ups Kaizer Chiefs qualify to play in the CAF Champions League while Nedbank Cup winners, Orlando Pirates and third place finishers in the ABSA Premiership, Bidvest Wits, qualify for slots in the Confederation Cup. All four clubs have been asked to confirm their participation.

PSL CEO, Brand de Villiers welcomed the news. “This is good news for the PSL and South African football at large as this provides an opportunity for our clubs to compete at international level and gain valuable experience.

“Through continental participation we also get an opportunity to showcase our League globally and to increase our footprint,” the PSL CEO said.