Which teams qualified for the CAF Champions League quarterfinals?

The curtain fell on the group stage of the 2025–2026 CAF Champions League on Sunday evening, with surprises highlighting a campaign marked by Egyptian and Moroccan dominance.

Eight clubs have officially secured their places in the quarter-finals. The lineup includes two Egyptian teams and two Moroccan sides, alongside representatives from Tunisia, Mali, South Africa, and Sudan.

Group A

Pyramids FC topped the group standings with 16 points, underlining their strong continental presence. Moroccan side RS Berkane followed in second place with 10 points to book their quarter-final ticket.

Group B

Record champions Al Ahly SC finished at the summit with 10 points, narrowly ahead of AS FAR, who secured qualification as runners-up with nine points.

Group C

Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman produced the biggest surprise of the group stage by topping their group. Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns avoided an early exit and advanced as runners-up.

Group D

Another upset unfolded as Stade Malien claimed top spot in their group. Tunisian powerhouse Espérance Sportive de Tunis finished second to secure their place in the last eight.

Qualified Clubs for CAF Champions League quarterfinals:

• Pyramids — Egypt (#1)
• Al Ahly — Egypt (#1)
• Al Hilal Omdurman — Sudan (#1)
• Stade Malien — Mali (#1)
• RS Berkane — Morocco (#2)
• AS FAR — Morocco (#2)
• Mamelodi Sundowns — South Africa (#2)
• Espérance Sportive de Tunis — Tunisia (#2)

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