Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign against Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs after Thursday’s preliminary round draw. The winner will progress to the second preliminary round as Scottland bid to reach the lucrative CAF Champions League league stage. Scottland FC could face Petro de Luanda next? The winners of the second preliminary round will secure places in the CAF Champions League league stage, making victory in both knockout rounds crucial. The draw has now provided Scottland with a clear route to the league stage, beginning with what promises to be a competitive Southern African showdown against Nsingizini Hotspurs.