CAF Champions League 2026-27: 16 clubs confirmed for group stage

The 16 teams who will contest the group stage of the 2026-27 CAF Champions League have been confirmed following the conclusion of the second preliminary round.

The line-up includes several of African football’s established clubs, alongside sides aiming to make an impact among the continent’s leading teams. The group-stage draw will take place on 28 October.

Egypt has two representatives in Pyramids FC and Zamalek SC, while Tunisia will be represented by Esperance de Tunis and Club Africain. Algeria’s sole participant is MC Alger.

Morocco also has two clubs in the competition, with RS Berkane and MAS de Fes securing their places. Tanzania is represented by Simba SC and Young Africans, two clubs with regular experience of continental football.

Angola’s representatives are Petro de Luanda and Wiliete SC. Orlando Pirates will carry South Africa’s hopes, while Guinea will be represented by Horoya AC.

The remaining places have gone to Al Hilal of Sudan, FC Nouadhibou of Mauritania and Cameroon’s Colombe du Sud.

Colombe du Sud secured a historic qualification by defeating Senegalese side Teungueth FC 3-0 on aggregate. Their progress completes the list of 16 clubs for the group stage.

The draw on 28 October will determine the group-stage opponents and provide the first indication of the balance of power in the 2026-27 edition.

The 16 qualified teams

Tanzania: Simba SC, Young Africans

Egypt: Pyramids FC, Zamalek SC

Angola: Petro de Luanda, Wiliete SC

South Africa: Orlando Pirates

Algeria: MC Alger

Tunisia: Esperance de Tunis, Club Africain

Guinea: Horoya AC

Morocco: RS Berkane, MAS de Fes

Cameroon: Colombe du Sud

Sudan: Al Hilal

Mauritania: FC Nouadhibou