Azam FC host ZED FC on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with the tie finely balanced after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Egypt. The second-round preliminary second leg kicks off at 13:00 GMT at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with both sides pursuing qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

Azam FC are expected to line up in either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation.

Mohamed Mustafa is likely to start in goal, with Lusajo Mwaikenda, Yeison Fuentes, Cheikh Sidibe and Pascal Msindo forming the defence.

Yannick Bangala, Soro Febe and Feisal Salum are expected to operate in midfield, while Gibril Sillah, Cheickna Diakite and Nassor Saadun are set to lead the Tanzanian side’s attacking threat.

Playing in front of their home supporters, Azam FC are expected to focus on controlling the midfield while maintaining defensive balance. The hosts will also look to exploit spaces in the ZED FC defence as they seek to secure their place in the next stage.

ZED FC expected to make attacking changes

ZED FC are predicted to use a 4-3-3 system for the return match.

Ali Lotfi is the projected goalkeeper, behind a defensive line of Sameh Ibrahim, Mohamed Ismail, Ahmed Zaki and Mohamed Ashraf.

Ahmed Atef, Peter Zilu Mutumosi and Maata Magassa are the probable midfield three. Dilson Kamana, Abdelrahman El Banouby and Shady Hussein are expected to form the forward line.

After being held to a draw at home in the first meeting, the Egyptian club will need to find greater attacking solutions if they are to take control of the tie in Tanzania. ZED FC will also aim to remain organised defensively against an Azam FC side determined to make the most of home advantage.

The predicted line-ups remain subject to confirmation when the official team sheets are released before kick-off.

Probable teams

Azam FC: Mohamed Mustafa, Lusajo Mwaikenda, Yeison Fuentes, Cheikh Sidibe, Pascal Msindo, Yannick Bangala, Soro Febe, Feisal Salum, Gibril Sillah, Cheickna Diakite, Nassor Saadun.

ZED FC: Ali Lotfi, Sameh Ibrahim, Mohamed Ismail, Ahmed Zaki, Mohamed Ashraf, Ahmed Atef, Peter Zilu Mutumosi, Maata Magassa, Dilson Kamana, Abdelrahman El Banouby, Shady Hussein.