CAF Champions League group stage shaping up with Africa’s biggest clubs

The quest for glory is heating up in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League as 14 teams have already punched their ticket to the group stage, with just two spots left to be decided soon.

After an action-packed weekend, giants like Al Ahly, Sundowns, and AS FAR have showcased their class and resilience, continuing their reputations as continental heavyweights.

Al Ahly secured progression with professionalism, and Mamelodi Sundowns dominated their tie with pace and flair, highlighting their title ambitions. Other powerhouses, including Esperance Tunis and AS FAR, breezed through their fixtures, displaying tactical maturity.

Historic names such as MC Alger and JS Kabylie bring Algeria’s hopes alive, alongside Angola’s Petro de Luanda and Tanzania’s Simba SC. Mali’s Stade Malien and Zambia’s Power Dynamos also made returns to the big stage, while St. Éloi Lupopo earned a dramatic spot after a tense penalty shootout.

Two final matches remain before the lineup is complete. The draw is set for November 3 in Johannesburg, where the journey for Africa’s top club prize will truly begin.