Al Ahly draw Raja Casablanca in 2026-27 Confederation Cup group

Al Ahly have been drawn in Group A alongside Moroccan club Raja Casablanca in the 2026-27 African Confederation Cup.

The group-stage draw was held in Cairo and placed Al Ahly, who were seeded in the first pot, at the top of Group A.

They will also face Togo’s ASKO Kara and Angolan side Primeiro de Agosto.

Al Ahly secured their place in the group stage by beating Uganda’s Kitara 6-1 on aggregate in the second preliminary round. The Egyptian club advanced after winning across the two legs of the tie.

The full Group A line-up is:

– Al Ahly, Egypt – Raja Casablanca, Morocco – ASKO Kara, Togo – Primeiro de Agosto, Angola

The group-stage schedule for the African Champions League and Confederation Cup has also been confirmed.

The first round of matches will be played on 27, 28 and 29 November, followed by the second round on 4, 5 and 6 December.

The third round is scheduled for 18, 19 and 20 December, with the fourth round taking place on 8, 9 and 10 January.

The fifth round will be held on 15, 16 and 17 January, before the group stage concludes with the sixth round on 22, 23 and 24 January.