The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the group stage draws for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, setting the stage for another thrilling continental campaign.
In the CAF Champions League, Group A promises fireworks with Morocco’s RS Berkane, Egypt’s Pyramids SC, Nigeria’s Rivers United, and Zambia’s Power Dynamos battling it out.
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, featuring a number of Bafana Bafana players, headline Group C alongside Al Hilal SC, MC Alger, and Saint Eloi Lupopo, while Group D is led by Espérance de Tunis, joined by Simba SC, Petro Luanda, and Stade Malien.
CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw
Group A
RS Berkane
Pyramids SC
Rivers United FC
Power Dynamos
Group B
Al Ahly FC
Young Africans
AS AR
JS Kabylie
Group C
Mamelodi Sundowns
Al Hilal SC
MC Alger
Saint Eloi Lupopo
Group D
Espérance de Tunis
Simba SC
Petro Luanda
Stade Malien
In the CAF Confederation Cup, defending champions USM Alger headline Group A with Djoliba AC, Olympic Club Safi, and FC San Pedro. Group B features Wydad AC, AS Maniema Union, Azam FC, and Nairobi United FC.
South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC find themselves in Group C, facing CR Belouizdad, AS Otohô, and Singida Black Stars. Meanwhile, Group D sets up a mouthwatering clash between Zamalek SC, Al Masry SC, Kaizer Chiefs FC, and Zesco United FC.
CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Draw
Group A
USM Alger
Djoliba AC
Olympic Club Safi
FC San Pedro
Group B
Wydad AC
AS Maniema Union
Azam FC
Nairobi United FC
Group C
CR Belouizdad
Stellenbosch FC
AS Otohô
Singida Black Stars
Group D
Zamalek SC
Al Masry SC
Kaizer Chiefs FC
Zesco United FC
The group matches are set to kick off later this month, with top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout rounds.