CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup Draws Reveal Competitive 2025-26 African Football Groups

The group stage draws for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup were recently conducted in Johannesburg, setting up thrilling competitions across Africa. The Champions League features tough groups such as Group B, where defending champions Al Ahly face strong opponents like Young Africans, AS FAR, and JS Kabylie, while Group A highlights a North African-Arab rivalry with RS Berkane and Pyramids FC. Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Hilal, and MC Alger compete in Group C, and Group D includes Espérance, Simba SC, and Petro Atlético in a closely contested group. Meanwhile, the Confederation Cup draw reveals matchups with traditional powerhouses like Kaizer Chiefs, Zamalek SC, and Wydad AC, with groups featuring teams such as USM Alger, Djoliba, Azam, and Zesco United. The group stages for both tournaments begin in late November 2025 and will run until February 2026, with the top two from each group advancing to quarter-finals in March. These draws promise intense regional rivalries and exciting football action as clubs vie for continental glory.