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FC Diarra

Malian football club competing against Ghana's Nations FC in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.

2026-08-062026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Nations FC face a crucial test on Sunday when they host Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    CAF Confederation Cup Preview: Nations FC eye comeback against FC Diarra on Sunday
  3. Joy Online

    Nations FC face a crucial test on Sunday when they host Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    CAF Confederation Cup: Nations FC eye comeback against FC Diarra on Sunday
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Nations FC must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they welcome Malian club FC Diarra to the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie.

    Nations FC seek FC Diarra scalp on Sunday
  5. Joy Online

    Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah believes the Ghanaian FA Cup champions can recover from their 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.

    CAF Confederation Cup: Dennis Korsah confident Nations FC can overturn Mali defeat
  6. Joy Online

    Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC have been handed a difficult start to their CAF Confederation Cup campaign after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their preliminary-round tie.

    CAF Confederation Cup: Nations FC face uphill task after defeat in Mali
  7. Joy Online

    The Ghanaian side have been drawn against Mali’s FC Diarra in the first leg of the preliminary round, with the match scheduled for Saturday, September 5, in Bamako.

    ‘You carry Ghana’s hopes’ – Sports Ministry rallies Medeama, Nations FC ahead of Africa ties
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Nations FC will also embark on a continental assignment, travelling to Bamako, Mali, to face FC Diarra at the Stade Mamadou Konaté on Saturday, in the CAF Confederation Cup.

    Medeama crowned 2026 Champion of Champions
  9. August 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Nations FC CEO, Kennedy Boakye Ansah has expressed confidence ahead of the club’s maiden African campaign, insisting the FA Cup winners are unfazed by their preliminary-round draw against Mali’s FC Diarra.

    Nations CEO fires warning to FC Diarra ahead of CAF Confederation tie
  11. Daily Guide

    In the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, MTN FA Cup winners Nations FC have been drawn against Mali’s FC Diarra.

    Medeama Gets TP Mazembe, Nations FC Face FCDiarra In CAF Inter-Club Draw
  12. Joy Online

    MTN FA Cup champions Nations FC have been drawn against Malian side FC Diarra in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.

    Nations FC drawn against FC Diarra in CAF Confederation Cup debut
Sport

Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in Confederation Cup

The News

Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two goals to advance. Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will look to exploit home advantage and attacking creativity against a resolute Diarra defence that is expected to sit deep.

12 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in Confederation Cup

    Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two goals to advance. Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will look to exploit home advantage and attacking creativity against a resolute Diarra defence that is expected to sit deep.

    12 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 11 September

  1. Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in CAF Cup

    Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on Sunday, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two unanswered goals to advance.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in CAF tie

    Nations FC must overturn a 1-0 deficit when they face Malian club FC Diarra in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, needing to win by at least two clear goals to progress.

    11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 6 September

  1. Nations FC seeks to overturn Mali defeat in CAF Cup

    Nations FC defender Dennis Korsah said the Ghanaian FA Cup champions remain confident they can recover from a 1-0 first-leg defeat to FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round and win the return leg in Ghana.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 5 September

  1. Nations FC lose 1-0 in Mali, face uphill task in return leg

    Ghana FA Cup champions Nations FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to FC Diarra of Mali in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie, with the goal coming in the 55th minute. Nations FC must overturn the deficit in the second leg to progress.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 4 September

  1. Sports Ministry rallies Medeama, Nations FC for CAF competitions

    The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has sent goodwill messages to Medeama SC and Nations FC ahead of their CAF inter-club competition openers. Medeama will host TP Mazembe in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on September 6, while Nations FC face Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round on September 5.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Medeama wins 2026 Champion of Champions trophy

    Medeama SC defeated Nations FC 2-0 to win the 2026 Champion of Champions title, with goals from Fatawu Sulemana and Emmanuel Annor securing the Ghana Premier League champions their first silverware ahead of the 2026/27 season.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Nations FC faces Mali's FC Diarra in CAF Confederation Cup

    Nations FC, Ghana's FA Cup winners, will face Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Bamako in September. CEO Kennedy Boakye Ansah expressed confidence despite the club's relegation from the Ghana Premier League last season.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. Ghana's Medeama and Nations FC draw CAF opponents

    Medeama SC, Premier League champions, will face Congolese side TP Mazembe in the first round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, while Nations FC will play Mali's FC Diarra in the CAF Confederation Cup's preliminary rounds following Thursday's draw in Cairo.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 6 August

  1. Nations FC drawn against FC Diarra in CAF Confederation Cup debut

    MTN FA Cup champions Nations FC will face Malian side FC Diarra in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with matches scheduled for September 4–6 and September 11–13. The competition marks Nations FC's first-ever appearance in a CAF-sanctioned competition.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

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