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

CAF Champions League: here are the 16 clubs qualified for the group stage

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

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The list of clubs qualified for the group stage of the African Champions League for the current season is now known, following the first and second preliminary rounds. The draw will take place next Wednesday, October 28.

The preliminary rounds saw the continent’s major clubs reach the group stage, including Espérance Sportive de Tunis, their historic rivals Club Africain, as well as Egypt’s Zamalek, Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane, South Africa’s Orlando Pirates and many others.

The results of the preliminary rounds also produced a few surprises, as defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns failed to reach the group stage after their 1-1 draw last Friday against Wiliete, in Angola.

Mesdames et messieurs, voici les 16 prétendants au titre en #TotalEnergiesCAFCL ! 🏆 https://t.co/1dOu3xZieE
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC_fr) October 25, 2026

The 16 clubs qualified for the group stage

Here are the names of the clubs that secured their place in the group stage:

Zamalek and Pyramids (Egypt)
Espérance de Tunis and Club Africain (Tunisia)
Renaissance Berkane and Maghreb de Fès (Morocco)
Simba and Young Africans (Tanzania)
Petro Atlético and Wiliete (Angola)
MC Alger (Algeria)
Orlando Pirates (South Africa)
Al-Hilal (Sudan)
FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania)
Horoya AC Conakry (Guinea)
Colombe Sportive (Cameroon)

From the 1st and 2nd preliminary round draws to the group stage, we’ve been on this journey together! ❤️⚽ You had it all here: ✅ The draws ✅ The coverage ✅ The starting lineups ✅ Live match updates ✅ Results, reactions and much more! Now, only the group stage draw remains. 🏆 Thank you for staying with me throughout every step of the journey. We’re not done yet. I’ll be with you until the very end! 🤝 📍 See you on October 28 in Cairo for the 2026/27 CAF interclub group stage draws. If your club has qualified for the group stage, share this post and let the continent know! 🌍 #CAFCLwithMicky #CAFCCwithMicky #AfricanFootball
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) October 25, 2026

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