CAF Champions League Draw: 14 qualified teams and remaining matches before Johannesburg ceremony

The Confirmed names ahead of November’s group-stage draw

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CAF Champions League Draw: 14 qualified teams and remaining matches before Johannesburg ceremony

The race to the CAF Champions League 2025 /26 group stage is nearly complete. 14 club have already booked their tickets while two remaining spots will be decided in the coming days following the conclusion of 2nd preliminary round.

Al Ahly continue their continental charge

Egyptian giants Al Ahly progressed comfortably after defeating Burundi’s Aigle Noir 2-0 on aggregate.

The reigning African champions remain on course for record extending 12th CAF Champions League title continuing their dominance across the continent.

✨⚽️ pic.twitter.com/6sfFgGd7Oa
— ‏النادي الأهلي (@AlAhly) October 25, 2025

Al Hilal through with authority

Al Hilal Omdurman of Sudan also sealed qualification beating Kenya Police FC 4-1 on aggregate (1-0 away – 3-1 at home).

The Sudanese side advance to the group stage for 2nd consecutive year solidifying their reputation as one of East Africa’s strongest teams.

Mission accomplished. 🙌💙#فخر_السودان | #Forza_Hilal | #TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/qxolCTVHX9
— Al Hilal SC (@AlHilalSC_) October 24, 2025

Historic moment for Saint Eloi Lupopo

The biggest story of the round came from DR Cong where Saint Eloi Lupopo stunned Orlando Pirates of South Africa. After thrilling 3-3 aggregate draw, Lupopo triumphed 5-4 on penalties to qualify for the group stage for 1st time in club history.

A moment they’ll never forget. ✨ FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo secure their first-ever group stage ticket. 👏🇨🇩#TotalEnergiesCAFCL pic.twitter.com/0pR9JJkqar
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) October 25, 2025

Group Stage Draw — 3 November in Johannesburg

CAF has confirmed that the group stage draw will take place on 3 November 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 2 final matches remain:

Pyramids vs Ethiopian Insurance (2nd leg on 30 October in Cairo, first leg 1-1)
RS Berkane vs Al Ahly Tripoli (winner to complete the 16 team lineup)

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 ‼️

The draw for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup group stages will take place on 3 November in Johannesburg.

How many SA team will make it? #CAFCL | #CAFCC pic.twitter.com/qPBiSgAqmJ
— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) October 23, 2025

Qualified Teams So Far (14/16)

Al Ahly 🇪🇬
Al Hilal 🇸🇩
Saint Eloi Lupopo 🇨🇩
Power Dynamos 🇿🇲
Simba 🇹🇿
Young Africans 🇹🇿
Rivers United 🇳🇬
Petro Atletico 🇦🇴
JS Kabylie 🇩🇿
MC Alger 🇩🇿
AS FAR 🇲🇦
Esperance 🇹🇳
Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦
Stade Malien 🇲🇱
(+ Pyramids/Insurance 🇪🇹) — (+ RS Berkane/Al Ahli Tripoli 🇱🇾)

14 out of 16 locked in.

Who else joins the #TotalEnergiesCAFCL Class of 2025/26? 🎓 pic.twitter.com/UgZKLGYFcm
— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) October 27, 2025

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