In the final, ES Sétif of Algeria defeated AS Vita Club of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the away goals rule after drawing 3–3 on aggregate, to win their second title.

The title holders could also enter if they had not already qualified for the CAF Champions League.

[2] As a result, theoretically a maximum of 69 teams could enter the tournament – although this level has never been reached.

The following associations did not enter a team: The schedule of the competition was as follows (all draws held at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt unless otherwise stated).

If the sides were level on aggregate after the second leg, the away goals rule was applied, and if still level, the tie proceeded directly to a penalty shoot-out (no extra time was played).