African competitions: date, qualified teams and TV channels for the draws

Champions League and Confederation Cup (26/27): Group-stage draw

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African competitions: date, qualified teams and TV channels for the draws

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The group-stage draw for the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup for the current season will take place tomorrow, Wednesday morning, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Federation in 6th of October City, in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

The draw will be broadcast live on beIN Sports News and “On Sport”, as well as on the CAF channel on YouTube.

𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖! 🚨👀 The CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup group stage draws are almost here. Here are the timings: • 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰: ⏰ 11:00 GMT / West Africa ⏰ 13:00 South Africa ⏰ 14:00 Cairo ⏰ 14:00 East Africa • 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰: ⏰ 12:00 GMT / West Africa ⏰ 14:00 South Africa ⏰ 15:00 Cairo ⏰ 15:00 East Africa Tanzania: Saa 8 na as 9 Get ready for all the updates live here. 📍 #CAFCLwithMicky #CAFCCwithMicky #AfricanFootball
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 27, 2026

Clubs qualified for the CAF Champions League

The list of participants in the group stage includes Egyptian clubs Zamalek and Pyramids, Moroccan clubs RS Berkane and Maghreb de Fès, Tunisian clubs Espérance de Tunis and Club Africain, as well as Petro Atlético and Wiliete from Angola, and Simba and Young Africans from Tanzania.

Clubs qualified for the Confederation Cup

Egypt will be represented by Al Ahly, Morocco by AS FAR and Raja Club Athletic, Tunisia by CS Sfaxien, Algeria by USM Alger, Tanzania by Azam and Singida Black Stars, and Libya by Al Ahli Tripoli.

The list also includes Primeiro de Agosto from Angola, Maniema Union from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Black Bulls from Mozambique, Durban City from South Africa, ASKO de Kara from Togo, Real Bamako from Mali, and Red Arrows from Zambia.

The postponed clash between Mauritania’s Douane and CR Belouizdad will also determine the final qualifier next November.

Dates of the group-stage matches

The first matchday will take place on November 27, 28 and 29, the second on December 4, 5 and 6, and the third on December 18, 19 and 20.

The fourth matchday will be held on January 8, 9 and 10, the fifth on January 15, 16 and 17, while the group stage will conclude with the sixth matchday on January 22, 23 and 24.

Tomorrow, the wait is over! 🚨👀 The 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup group stage draws are here. All eyes will be on the draw as clubs discover their opponents and begin dreaming of continental glory. I’ll be bringing you all the updates live here, so stay with me. Now, let’s hear from you! How are you feeling ahead of the draws, and which teams do you want your club to face in the group stage? Are you hoping for a favourable draw or do you want the big teams in your group? Let’s talk football in the comments! #CAFCLwithMicky #CAFCCwithMicky #AfricanFootball
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 27, 2026

CAF Champions League 26/27: the clubs qualified for the group stage

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