According to the information provided by Mohammed Saied, it has been reported that the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made the decision to cancel the play-off round of the Confederation Cup starting from the 2023/24 season and onwards. This decision implies that the sixteen clubs that successfully progress from the second preliminary round will directly qualify for the group stage of the Confederation Cup tournament.
Furthermore, the statement mentions that teams that are eliminated from the CAF Champions League, the premier club competition in African football, will no longer have the opportunity to participate in the CAF Confederation Cup. Previously, some clubs that were unable to advance in the Champions League were given the chance to continue their continental campaign in the Confederation Cup. However, with this decision, such teams will no longer have the option to participate in the Confederation Cup.
It is important to note that the provided information is attributed to Mohammed Saied as the source, and it is advisable to refer to official CAF announcements or other trusted sources to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding this matter.