CAF Champions League / Zamalek–Club Africain: what do previous meetings say ahead of the reunion?

The draw for the group stage of the African Champions League for the 2026/27 season placed Egyptian club Zamalek and Tunisia's Club Africain in the same group.

Group B brings together, in an exceptional configuration, four clubs that have been crowned champions in their respective countries: Egypt's Zamalek, Tunisia's Club Africain, MC Alger and Tanzania's Young Africans.

Zamalek–Club Africain: an even historical record

Archives of previous meetings record four matches between Zamalek and Club Africain in the African Champions League, two in 1997 and two more in 2011.

Each team has won twice: Club Africain prevailed 2-0 and 4-2, while Zamalek won 2-0 and 2-1.

The “Bab Jedid club” scored 7 goals, compared with 6 for the White Knight.

The group stage will begin between November 27 and 29, while the matches of the second round will be played from December 4 to 6. The final matchday will take place from January 22 to 24.

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Mohamed Rek |

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