CAF Confederation Cup: 16 clubs set for 2026-27 group-stage draw

The 16 teams involved in the group stage of the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup are taking shape ahead of the draw on 28 October, with established African clubs including Al Ahly, USM Alger, Raja Casablanca and AS FAR among those set to feature.

Al Ahly will represent Egypt, while Algeria is guaranteed to have USM Alger in the competition. The country could also be represented by CR Belouizdad, who remain involved in a qualifying tie involving AS Douanes or Hafia FC, depending on the outcome of that confrontation.

Morocco has two clubs in the field, with Raja Casablanca and AS FAR both qualifying for the group stage. Tunisia’s representative will be CS Sfaxien, while Tanzania will have two teams involved in Azam FC and Singida Black Stars.

The remaining places are spread across several countries, highlighting the wide regional representation in this season’s competition. Libya will be represented by Al Ahli Tripoli, while Mozambique’s entrant is Black Bulls.

Real Bamako will carry Mali’s hopes, with AS Maniema Union representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo. South Africa’s place will be taken by Durban City, while Red Arrows will represent Zambia.

Angola will have Primeiro de Agosto in the group stage, and ASKO will be Togo’s representative.

The 16 qualified teams

– Egypt: Al Ahly – Algeria: USM Alger, winner of CR Belouizdad–AS Douanes/Hafia FC – Morocco: AS FAR, Raja Casablanca – Democratic Republic of the Congo: AS Maniema Union – Tanzania: Azam FC, Singida Black Stars – Tunisia: CS Sfaxien – Libya: Al Ahli Tripoli – Mozambique: Black Bulls – Mali: Real Bamako – Togo: ASKO – South Africa: Durban City – Zambia: Red Arrows – Angola: Primeiro de Agosto

The draw on 28 October will determine the composition of the groups and confirm the opponents each club will face in the next phase.

It will also provide a clearer picture of the balance of strength in the competition, as the participating teams begin to define their ambitions for the continental campaign.