CAF Confederation Cup Draw Finalised - Durban City Learn Group Stage Opposition

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Durban City reach CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time.
They face AS FAR, Azam FC and Al Ahli Tripoli in Group B.
Kaizer Chiefs’ early elimination leaves Durban City as South Africa’s only representatives.

Durban City have learnt their Group Stage opponents in the CAF Confederation Cup (Getty Images).

The final draw for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup group stage has taken place in Egypt, with Durban City discovering their opponents for the next phase of the competition.
How Durban City Made History
Kaizer Chiefs Elimination Leaves Durban City As Sole South African Hope
Full CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Draw

The Citizens are South Africa’s only representatives in the competition after Kaizer Chiefs suffered an early elimination against Zambia’s Red Arrows, losing 3-2 on penalties after the second leg ended 1-0 in their favour.

How Durban City Made History

Durban City, meanwhile, secured qualification for the group stage for the first time in their history, defeating Mauritian side Port Louis 6-1 on aggregate to book their place among Africa’s leading clubs.

A 3-1 win at home was followed by a 3-0 second-leg victory in Mauritius last Sunday. Eric Tinkler's side were dominant throughout the tie.

Kaizer Chiefs Elimination Leaves Durban City As Sole South African Hope

Chiefs’ early elimination is another setback for South African football, with Amakhosi failing to reach the group stages after a disappointing continental campaign. Despite winning the return leg through Bradley Cross’s second-half header, they could not overturn the first-leg deficit and were ultimately eliminated in the penalty shootout.

With Chiefs out, Durban City will carry the country’s hopes in the competition. Eric Tinkler’s side face a challenging group featuring Moroccan heavyweights AS FAR, Tanzanian outfit Azam FC and Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli.

The Citizens will be looking to make the most of their historic qualification as they prepare to test themselves against established continental opposition.

Full CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Draw

The completed draw has placed the qualified teams into four groups, with one place still to be decided.

Group A

- Al Ahly

- Raja CA

- ASKO de Kara

- CD 1 Agosto

Group B

- AS FAR

- Azam FC

- Al Ahli Tripoli

- Durban City

Group C

- Play-off winner

- AS Maniema

- Singida Black Stars

- Red Arrows FC

Group D

- USM Alger

- CS Sfaxien

- Black Bulls

- AS Real de Bamako

The group stage is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.

For Durban City, the challenge now is to build on their impressive qualifying campaign and make a strong impression on their first appearance at this stage of the competition, as they look to keep South African football represented among the continent’s elite.

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