CAF Confederation Cup 2025-26 group stage draw revealed

The draw for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup took place on Monday afternoon in Johannesburg, South Africa, setting up a series of exciting encounters between some of the continent’s top clubs.

The draw produced several high-profile matchups, with traditional powerhouses and ambitious challengers spread across four competitive groups:

CAF Confederation Cup 2025-26 group stage full draw:

Group A:
USM Alger (Algeria), Djoliba AC (Mali), Olympic Safi (Morocco), San Pedro (Côte d’Ivoire)

Group B:
Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Maniema Union (DR Congo), Azam FC (Tanzania), Nairobi United (Kenya)

Group C:
CR Belouizdad (Algeria), Stellenbosch FC (South Africa), AS Otoho (Congo), Singida Black Stars (Tanzania)

Group D:
Zamalek SC (Egypt), Al Masry SC (Egypt), Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa), Zesco United (Zambia)

The group stage is expected to deliver some regional rivalries and continental showdowns, especially with two Egyptian giants, Zamalek and Al Masry, placed together in Group D alongside Kaizer Chiefs and Zesco United, both strong and experienced competitors from Southern Africa.

According to the CAF schedule, the group stage fixtures will unfold as follows:

• Matchday 1: November 21–23, 2025

• Matchday 2: November 28–30, 2025

• Matchday 3: January 23–25, 2026

• Matchday 4: January 30 – February 1, 2026

• Matchday 5: February 6–8, 2026

• Matchday 6: February 13–15, 2026

With some continental heavyweights and rising clubs in the mix, the upcoming group stage promises fierce competition and thrilling football.

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