2025/26 CAF Champions League Previews, Predictions & Tips
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CAF Champions League Betting Tips
The significance of Africa's premier continental club competition is not lost on South African football fans, as Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are past winners of the tournament. We at Bets.co.za have put together a guide containing important information you need to know before betting on the CAF Champions League.
2025/26 CAF Champions League Betting Odds
Various bookmakers offer CAF Champions League odds. As of 31 December 2024, the outright winner odds are not yet available. We will update you as soon as they are.
2025/26 CAF Champions League Fixtures
The semi-finals of the 2024-25 CAF Champions League took place on 19 and 25 April 2025. The final took place on 24 May (first leg) and 1 June (second leg) as Pyramids FC lifted the crown.
We will update the new season fixtures and results once the two qualification rounds are completed and the group stage draw fo the CAF Champions League has taken place.
Second Qualifying Round Fixtures
| Home Team | Away Team | First Leg | Second Leg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aigle Noir (Burundi) | Al Ahly (Egypt) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Remo Stars (Nigeria) | Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| JS Kabylie (Algeria) | US Monastir (Tunisia) | Preview | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Rahimo FC (Burkina Faso) | Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Petro Atlético (Angola) | Stade d’Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Young Africans (Tanzania) | Silver Strikers (Malawi) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Orlando Pirates (South Africa) | St Éloi Lupopo (DR Congo) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Police FC (Kenya) | Al Hilal (Sudan) | Preview | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Vipers SC (Uganda) | Power Dynamos (Zambia) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Horoya AC (Guinea) | AS FAR / FAR Rabat (Morocco) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Colombe Sportive (Cameroon) | MC Alger (Algeria) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania) | Stade Malien (Mali) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Ethiopian Insurance (Ethiopia) | APR FC / Pyramids (Rwanda / Egypt) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
| Al Ahly Tripoli (Libya) | RS Berkane (Morocco) | 17–19 October 2025 | 24–26 October 2025 |
2024-25 Semi-finals and Final Results:
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahly | 0-0 |
| 19 Apr 2025 | Orlando Pirates vs Pyramids | 0-0 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Al Ahly vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 1-1 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Pyramids vs Orlando Pirates | 3-2 |
| 24 May 2025 | FINAL - first leg - Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids | 1-1 |
| 1 Jun 2025 | FINAL - second leg - Pyramids vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 2-1 (3-2 agg) |
2025/26 CAF Champions League Results
Once the CAF Champions League gets underway we will keep you updated with all the latest results.
2025/26 CAF Champions League Table
Once the final qualification stages are done for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, we will update all the groups below and keep track of them throughout the season.
CAF Champions League News
Keeping up to date with the latest news concerning CAF Champions League clubs is vital for those looking to bet on the competition. Punters are advised to follow news sources not just from South Africa, but also elsewhere on the continent.
CAF Champions League FAQ
How many teams participate in the CAF Champions League?
After the preliminary qualification, 16 teams go into the CAF Champions League final draw. The top two in each group progress to quarter-finals. The quarter-finals, semi-finals and final are played over two legs with the away goals rules used.
Has a South African team ever won the CAF Champions League?
Yes, both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are former winners of the CAF Champions League. Pirates lifted the trophy in 1995, and Sundowns last won the CAF Champions League in 2016 under coach Pitso Mosimane.
When is the CAF Champions League played?
The CAF Champions League is played annually with the group stage starting in November every year.
