The sixteen clubs in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026-27 now know their path. The group stage draw took place on Wednesday 28 October at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo. The winner will receive a record $6 million.
The four groups
- Group A: Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia), Petro Atlético (Angola), FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania), Wiliete SC (Angola)
- Group B: Zamalek SC (Egypt), Young Africans (Tanzania), MC Alger (Algeria), Club Africain (Tunisia)
- Group C: RS Berkane (Morocco), Simba SC (Tanzania), Orlando Pirates (South Africa), Colombe Sportive (Cameroon)
- Group D: Pyramids FC (Egypt), Al Hilal Omdurman (Sudan), Horoya AC (Guinea), MAS Fès (Morocco)
Holders already out
The biggest shock of this edition: Mamelodi Sundowns, last season's winners, were eliminated in the second preliminary round by Wiliete SC. After a 0-0 in Lubango, the Angolans drew 1-1 in Pretoria and went through on away goals. Founded in 2018, Wiliete are in the group stage for the first time.
Groups to watch
Group B is the toughest: Zamalek, MC Alger and Club Africain, three clubs used to big African nights, with Tanzania's Young Africans as the outsider. In Group C, Colombe Sportive fly the flag for Cameroon against Berkane, Simba and Orlando Pirates. In Group D, Horoya AC represent Guinea against Pyramids, Al Hilal and MAS Fès.
Group stage schedule
- Matchday 1: 27-29 November 2026
- Matchday 2: 4-6 December 2026
- Matchday 3: 18-20 December 2026
- Matchday 4: 8-10 January 2027
- Matchday 5: 15-17 January 2027
- Matchday 6: 22-24 January 2027
The top two in each group reach the quarter-finals.
The tie that knocked out the holders
- Wiliete SC0-0Mamelodi Sundowns
- Mamelodi Sundowns1-1Wiliete SC
Standings, results and top scorers, updated live: