Ghana Premier League giant, Hearts of Oak have been given a bye in the 1st preliminary round of the 2022/23 TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup.
The Phobians secured qualification to the second-tier of the CAF inter-club competition after winning the MTN FA Cup at the end of the 2021/22 football season.
Ahead of the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup, some clubs have been given exemption.
The clubs include former CAF Champions League winners, Hearts of Oak.
Below is the full list of clubs excluded from the round:
USM Alger
JS Saoura
GD Sagrada Esperança
CSM Diables Noirs
DC Motema Pembe
Pyramids
Hearts of Oak
RS Berkane
Marumo Gallants
Azam FC
CS Sfaxien
Club Africain
Zesco United