2025/26 CAF Champions League Previews, Predictions & Tips

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CAF Champions League Betting Tips


The CAF Champions League is an annual tournament contested by a select few clubs across the African continent who have earned qualification through their respective league performances. 

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 draw for the Group Stages of the 2025-26 CAF Champions League took place on 3 November 2025. The matchdays will run as follows:

Matchday Dates Matches
Matchday 1 21–23 November 2025 Team 1 vs. Team 4, Team 2 vs. Team 3
Matchday 2 28–30 November 2025 Team 3 vs. Team 1, Team 4 vs. Team 2
Matchday 3 23–25 January 2026 Team 4 vs. Team 3, Team 1 vs. Team 2
Matchday 4 30 January – 1 February 2026 Team 3 vs. Team 4, Team 2 vs. Team 1
Matchday 5 6–8 February 2026 Team 4 vs. Team 1, Team 3 vs. Team 2
Matchday 6 13–15 February 2026 Team 1 vs. Team 3, Team 2 vs. Team 4

Dates and kickoff times of the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final

First Leg:

Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR
Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
Venue: Tshwane, South Africa
Kick-off: 16h00 SAST

Second Leg:

AS FAR vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Venue: Rabat, Morocco
Kick-off: 21h00 SAST


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 Tables


Below you can find the Groups for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. We will update all the groups below and keep track of them throughout the season. The top two teams in each group will progress to the quarter-finals.

Last update: 15 February 2026

Group A


Team
P
W
D
L
Points
Pyramids651016
RSB Berkane631210
Power Dynamos62137
Rivers United60151


Group B


Team
P
W
D
L
Points
Al Ahly624010
AS Far Rabat62319
Young Africans62228
JS Kabylie60333


Group C


Team
P
W
D
L
Points
Al Hilal Omdurman632111
Mamelodi Sundowns631210
MC Alger62137
Saint-Eloi Lupopo61235


Group D 


Team
P
W
D
L
Points
Stade Malien632111
Esperance62319
Petro de Luanda61326
Simba SC61235


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.

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