CAF – South Africa tops the list of countries with approved stadiums for the 2025/2026 season

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official list of stadiums authorized to host continental competitions for the 2025/2026 season.

This certification applies to both preliminary round matches and games in the Champions League and Confederation Cup.

With thirteen (13) stadiums meeting the required standards, South Africa claims the top spot in the rankings. Morocco follows in second place with ten (10) approved stadiums, while Algeria rounds out the podium with nine (9) certified venues.

Ranking of countries by number of approved stadiums for the 2025/2026 season:

1. South Africa – 13
2. Morocco – 10
3. Algeria – 9
4. Ivory Coast – 6
5. Cameroon – 5
6. Egypt – 5
7. Mali – 5
8. DR Congo – 3
9. Equatorial Guinea – 3
10. Uganda – 3
11. Tunisia – 3
12. Ethiopia – 2
13. Libya – 2
14. Nigeria – 2
15. Rwanda – 2
16. Tanzania – 2
17. Zambia – 2
18. Senegal – 2
19. Ghana – 1
20. Kenya – 1
21. Zanzibar – 1
    

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