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/ˈtʃæmpi.ənz/ · noun, verb
As a noun, the plural of 'champion': persons or teams that have defeated all rivals in a competition, or people who fight or argue for a cause on behalf of others. As a verb, the third-person singular form meaning to actively support or defend a person, cause, or idea. Related: winners, victors, titleholders, defenders.
SEMIFINAL/sɛmɪˈfaɪnəl/ · noun
The final round of competition before the final, typically involving two teams or individuals. Related: final, intermediate, preliminary, quarterfinal.
FINALE/fɪˈnæli/ · noun
The last part of a piece of music, a performance, or an event, especially when it is dramatic or impressive; more broadly, the conclusion or final scene of any sequence of events. Related: conclusion, ending, climax, close.
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.
A total or combined mass of separate parts considered as a whole; as a verb, to combine or collect into a single total or group. Related: total, sum, collection, mass.
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.