Illustrated CAF Champions League scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Play a CAF Champions League word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: CAFCL, CHAMPIONS, AFRICA, GROUPSTAGE, SEMIFINAL, FINALE, KNOCKOUT, PRELIMINARY, QUALIFYING, AGGREGATE, AWAYGOAL, PENALTY.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
CAF Champions League word list, defined
CHAMPIONS/tʃæmpiənz/ · noun
People who have won a championship or who are considered to be the best in a particular field or activity. A person who is admired or idealized for their achievements or qualities. Related: victors, winners, heroes, champions.
SEMIFINAL/sɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The final round of competition before the final, typically involving two teams or individuals. Related: final, intermediate, preliminary, quarterfinal.
FINALE/fɪˈneɪl/ · noun
The final part of a competition, performance, or series of events; the last section of a musical composition. Related: conclusion, culmination, denouement, ending.
KNOCKOUT/nɒk.aʊt/ · noun, verb
A knockout is a blow that knocks someone or something out, or a decisive victory or success. In boxing, a knockout is when a boxer is knocked out by a punch. Related: knockdown, KO, victory, triumph.
PRELIMINARY/priːˈlɪmɪnəri/ · adjective
Relating to or forming a preliminary stage or process; serving as a first step or introduction. Related: initial, preliminar, introductory, inaugural.
QUALIFYING/kwɒˈlaɪfɪŋ/ · adjective
Serving to qualify or make something more precise; having the power to qualify or make something more precise. Related: qualifying, precise, authoritative, exact.
AGGREGATE/ˈægrɛɡeɪt/ · noun, verb
A whole or total amount of something, especially when considered as a single unit. To gather or collect something into a single mass or amount. Related: total, sum, composite, collective.
PENALTY/ˈpɛnəlti/ · noun, verb
A punishment or penalty is a consequence for doing something wrong or not following the rules. A penalty can also be a charge or fee for something. Related: punishment, fine, charge, fee.