The group-stage fixtures for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup have been confirmed following the official draw in Cairo, Egypt, with 16 clubs discovering their opponents for the race to continental glory.
The draw has placed the participating teams into four groups of four, setting the stage for a competitive campaign featuring clubs from across Africa. The group-stage matches are scheduled to begin in November 2026, with the opening matchday set for November 27–29.
Egyptian giants Al Ahly FC headline Group A, where they will face Morocco’s Raja CA, Togo’s ASKO de Kara and Angola’s CD 1º de Agosto.
Group B features Morocco’s AS FAR, Tanzania’s Azam FC, Libya’s Al Ahly Tripoli and South Africa’s Durban City FC, promising an intriguing battle for qualification.
Group C brings together DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union, Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars and Zambia’s Red Arrows FC. The fourth position is linked to the entry shown in the draw graphic as AS Douanes, CR Belouizdad and Hafia FC, with the final representation requiring clarification.
In Group D, Algeria’s USM Alger will compete against Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien, Mozambique’s Associação Black Bulls and Mali’s AS Real Bamako.
The competition will feature six matchdays, with each team playing its group opponents home and away. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarter-finals. Confédération Africaine de Football +1
With the group-stage draw completed, the clubs will now turn their attention to preparations for the opening fixtures as they seek to secure places in the knockout rounds and continue their pursuit of continental silverware.
