Founded | 1975 |
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Abolished | 2004 |
Region | Africa (CAF) |
Number of teams | 32 (first round) 2 (finalists) |
Last champions | ES Sahel (2nd title) |
Most successful club(s) | Al Ahly (4 titles) |
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