Club Africain: TP Mazembe Threatens to Take CAF to Court

TP Mazembe has issued a formal warning to CAF following a controversial decision regarding the Champions League. This Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Congolese club released a statement on its Facebook page, threatening to take the African football body to court over sports justice issues. This move comes after a dispute linked to a crucial match against Club Africain, which raised questions about the fairness of the rules. The situation escalated after a disputed referee decision in a Champions League match left TP Mazembe in a difficult position. The club, the reigning CAF champions, claims that CAF ignored its concerns and favored another team. This stance has triggered a firm response, with TP Mazembe threatening to take legal action to protect its interests. CAF, on the other hand, has stated it respects procedures and maintains fairness in African football. However, TP Mazembe views this attitude as a lack of transparency. This crisis risks disrupting the Champions League schedule and drawing attention from Tunisian fans, who closely follow the competition. The Congolese club could thus become a key player in defending the rights of African clubs. Flash Radio keeps you informed in real time ⚡ Key points ▸ This crisis risks disrupting the Champions League schedule and drawing attention from Tunisian fans, who closely follow the competition. ▸ The situation escalated after a disputed referee decision in a Champions League match, which left TP Mazembe in a difficult position. ▸ This stance has triggered a firm response, with TP Mazembe threatening to take legal action to protect its interests. Follow sports live on Flash Radio The sports are also followed live: listen to Mosaïque FM, Express FM and Radio Med on Flash Radio, no registration needed.