Kaizer Chiefs will face either Zambian side Red Arrows or FC Rouge of Madagascar in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. Image: Kaizer Chiefs websiteKaizer Chiefs have received a first-round bye in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup after the preliminary round draw was conducted in Cairo on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENTDurban City handed historic continental debutNewcomers Durban City, who qualified for Africa after winning the Nedbank Cup, will make their continental debut against Rukinzo of Burundi in the opening preliminary round. Should they overcome the Burundian side, Durban City will meet either AS Port Louis 2000 of Mauritius or Jwaneng Galaxy of Botswana in the second preliminary round. The competition schedule is as follows:First preliminary round (first legs): 4-6 September4-6 September First preliminary round (second legs): 11-13 September11-13 September Second preliminary round (first legs): 16-18 October16-18 October Second preliminary round (second legs): 23-25 OctoberThe 16 winners from the second preliminary round will qualify for the group stage, which is scheduled to begin at the end of November.