The 2012 CAF Champions League qualifying rounds decided the eight teams which played in the group stage.
The schedule for the tournament was released in October 2011,[1] and the draw for all three rounds was held in Cairo on 9 December 2011.
[2] Qualification ties were decided over two legs, with aggregate goals used to determine the winner.
Note: Both legs postponed per agreement between AS Vita Club and Athlético Olympic.
DFC 8ème Arrondissement won on the away goals rule and advanced to the first round.
Brikama United won the penalty shootout and advanced to the first round.
Maghreb de Fès won 4–1 on aggregate and advanced to the second round.
Note: First leg postponed due to closure of airport in Bamako after the Malian crisis preventing Stade Malien to travel.
Djoliba advanced to the second round after being awarded the tie by CAF, as URA did not travel to Mali for the second leg due to the Malian crisis.
ASO Chlef won the penalty shootout and advanced to the group stage.
Maghreb de Fes advanced to the Confederation Cup play-off round.
Étoile du Sahel won 4–2 on aggregate and advanced to the group stage.
AFAD Djékanou advanced to the Confederation Cup play-off round.
Berekum Chelsea won 2–1 on aggregate and advanced to the group stage.