We assess how five former champions in action this week may fare as they set out in pursuit of the $2.5-million first prize
		
	 
	
		
		Scoring away from home has not been a problem for Pirates in the Confederation Cup this year.
		
	 
	
		
			
				
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			 / 21 November 2008
			
		
		Etoile Sahel or title holders CS Sfaxien will create history on Saturday by becoming the first club to win the African Confederation Cup twice.
		
	 
	
		
			
				
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			 / 30 January 2008
			
		
		The continuous rise of Angola into an African force could reach a new level on Thursday in a top-of-the-table Africa Sup of Nations Group D showdown with leaders Tunisia. A draw will ensure the Palancas Negras of a place in the knockout phase of the biennial tournament for the first time.