CAF Champions League: all clubs qualified for the group stage are now known

Among the teams that qualified following the final second-round preliminary return legs are several regulars in the competition.

The group stage of the 2026–2027 CAF Champions League will feature several clubs that have successfully progressed through the preliminary rounds. Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Pyramids FC, Zamalek SC, RS Berkane, MC Alger, FC Nouadhibou, Young Africans, Petro de Luanda, Orlando Pirates, Horoya AC, Al Hilal and Simba SC have all secured their places.

The group stage will also feature some newcomers. Colombe Sportive from Cameroon and the Angolan side Wiliete have qualified for the group stage for the first time in their history.

With the 16 qualified teams now known, attention turns to the draw, which will take place on 28 October.

The 16 clubs qualified for the group stage:

• Simba SC
• Pyramids FC
• Young Africans
• Petro de Luanda
• Wiliete SC
• Orlando Pirates
• MC Alger
• ES Tunis
• Horoya AC
• Zamalek SC
• RS Berkane
• Colombe
• Al Hilal
• MAS Fez
• Club Africain
• FC Nouadhibou