The race for Group Stage berths in the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup will intensify this Wednesday with the first leg matches of the additional Second Preliminary Round set to be played across different venues in the continent.There will be several interesting fixtures rolled out with several big names looking for redemption.First leg of the additional 2nd #TotalEnergiesCAFCC preliminary round starts tomorrow! 🔥Predictions? 🤩 pic.twitter.com/bmdZs08ODo— TotalEnergies CAFCL – TotalEnergies CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) November 1, 2022 TP Mazembe (DRC) vs Royal AM (South Africa)Deprived of a place in the Champions League, TP Mazembe will hope for better fortunes as they take on South African debutants Royal AM in the first leg in Lubumbashi.The Congolese giants failed to make it into the group phase of the Champions League after losing on post-match penalties to Ugandan side Vipers. And now, pressure will be on them to ensure they don’t miss the group phase of this tournament too.##NAJAVA_MECA_6778687##ASEC Mimosas vs Sporting GagnoaThe Ivorian derby pitting ASEC Mimosas and SC Gagnoa promises fireworks.Just like Mazembe, ASEC failed to make the group phase of the Champions League and dropped down the Confederation Cup, with their local rivals Gagnoa having progressed after edging out Algeria’s JS Saoura by a solitary goal.Kenyan bags brace in England as Timothy Ouma lifts another cupMeanwhile, Nigerian clubs Plateau and Rivers United will be up against Libyan opponents, taking on Al Akhdar and AL Nasr respectively.In Johannesburg, Cape Town City will play host to Algerian giants USM Alger in another tie that promises to be massive.RS Berkane (Morocco) vs Monastir (Tunisia)Off on our travels 🛫 🇹🇳#TotalEnergiesCAFCC 🟠⚫️⚪️ #GoRSBGo pic.twitter.com/1gEpoJIK9Y— RS Berkane (@RSBfootball) October 30, 2022 Defending champions RS Berkane of Morocco will be up against Tunisia’s US Monastir in a North African derby.Berkane needed the away goal rule to push through into the additional second round against Kwara United of Nigeria while Monastir dropped from the Champions League after losing to Al Ahly of Egypt.The return matches of this round will be played on November 9.𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬🔰⚽️ Young Africans SC 🆚 Club Africain🗓 02 November 2022⏱ 10:00 Jioni🏟 Uwanja wa Benjamin Mkapa🏆 #TotalEnergiesCAFCC #TimuYaWananchi #DaimaMbeleNyumaMwiko pic.twitter.com/gAMPWgUz43— Young Africans SC (@yangasc1935) November 2, 2022 Full Fixtures (EAT)16h00Flambeau du Centre vs Motema PembeTP Mazembe vs Royal AMRivers United vs Al NasrRoyal Leopards vs Real BamakoYoung Africans vs Club Africain17h30RC Kadiogo vs St Eloi Lupopo18h00Djoliba vs FAR RabatASKO vs CS SfaxienPlateau vs Al AkhdarPrimeiro Agosto vs Future FC18h30AS Nigelec vs Pyramids19h00ASEC Mimosas vs SC GagnoaCape Town City vs USM Alger20h00Al Ahli Tripoli vs Marumo GallantsUS Monastir vs RS Berkane