All 16 clubs have secured their places in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League group stage, setting the stage for another exciting battle among Africa’s leading football teams.
The group stage draw is scheduled for October 28, when the qualified clubs will discover their opponents in the race for continental glory.
The lineup features established African powerhouses, former champions and ambitious challengers from different parts of the continent, promising an intriguing competition as the new campaign progresses.
With the qualification rounds completed, attention has now shifted to the draw, which will determine the groups and provide an early indication of the challenges awaiting each team.
Full List of 16 Qualified Teams for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League
Simba SC – Tanzania
Pyramids FC – Egypt
Young Africans (Yanga SC) – Tanzania
Petro de Luanda – Angola
Wiliete SC – Angola
Orlando Pirates – South Africa
MC Alger – Algeria
ES Tunis (Espérance de Tunis) – Tunisia
Horoya AC – Guinea
Zamalek SC – Egypt
RS Berkane – Morocco
Colombe Sportive – Cameroon
Al Hilal – Sudan
MAS Fès – Morocco
Club Africain – Tunisia
FC Nouadhibou – Mauritania
CAF Champions League Draw Set for October 28
The group stage draw will take place on October 28, with the 16 qualified clubs waiting to discover their opponents for the next phase of the competition.
The draw is expected to generate considerable interest among supporters, particularly as several clubs with rich continental histories prepare to challenge for the prestigious African title.
The composition of the groups will be crucial to each team’s ambitions, with the clubs aiming to secure favourable results and progress further in the competition.
Supporters will also be watching closely to see which teams are drawn together, as potential clashes between established African heavyweights could produce some of the most anticipated fixtures of the group stage.
African Football Giants Headline the Qualified Teams
The qualified lineup includes several clubs with strong traditions in African football.
Egyptian sides Pyramids FC and Zamalek SC will represent the country’s ambitions in the competition, while Tunisia’s Espérance de Tunis and Club Africain bring considerable continental experience to the group stage.
Morocco will have RS Berkane and MAS Fès among the qualified clubs, while Tanzania’s Simba SC and Young Africans will look to make their presence felt against the continent’s leading teams.
South Africa’s Orlando Pirates, Algeria’s MC Alger and Angola’s Petro de Luanda also feature in a competitive lineup that reflects the geographical diversity of African club football.
Meanwhile, Wiliete SC, Colombe Sportive, Horoya AC, Al Hilal and FC Nouadhibou will be seeking to make the most of their qualification and challenge more established opponents.
What to Expect From the 2026/27 CAF Champions League
The group stage is expected to deliver competitive encounters as the qualified clubs pursue continental success.
For the traditional heavyweights, the immediate objective will be to navigate their respective groups and maintain their ambitions of winning the title.
For the other qualifiers, the competition presents an opportunity to establish themselves on the continental stage, challenge better-known opponents and potentially produce major upsets.
The draw will therefore be an important moment in shaping the direction of the tournament, although performances on the pitch will ultimately determine which clubs advance.
