The 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup group stage games have resumed following the successful conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The Matchday 3 games are scheduled for January 24–25, 2026.
The group phase will run until February 15, 2026, as teams battle for a place in the knockout rounds.
Matchday 3 Fixtures
The third round of group matches promises an exciting slate of encounters across Africa. Below is the full schedule for Matchday 3:
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USM Alger vs. Djoliba — January 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM GMT
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Nairobi United vs. Azam FC — January 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM GMT
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ZESCO United vs. Kaizer Chiefs FC — January 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM GMT
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San Pedro FC vs. Olympic Safi — January 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM GMT
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Singida Black Stars vs. AS Otohô — January 25, 2026 | 8:00 PM GMT
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CR Belouizdad vs. Stellenbosch FC — January 25, 2026 | 11:00 PM GMT
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Wydad AC vs. AS Maniema Union — January 25, 2026 | 11:00 PM GMT
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Zamalek SC vs. Al Masry SC — January 25, 2026 | 11:00 PM GMT
Group Standings:
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| Group A | |||||||
| 1 | USM Alger | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | San Pédro | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Olympic Safi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Djoliba | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Wydad AC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | AS Maniema Union | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Azam FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Nairobi United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| Group C | |||||||
| 1 | Stellenbosch FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | AS Otohô | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | CR Belouizdad | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Singida Black Stars | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Group D | |||||||
| 1 | Al Masry SC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | Zamalek SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | ZESCO United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
What Comes Next?
Following Matchday 3, the group stage will continue with Matchday 4 on February 1, 2026, as clubs aim to secure valuable points and progress to the next stage of the competition.
