TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27: The records and key statistics of 15 clubs ahead of Wednesday's draw
Fifteen clubs have secured their places in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 Group Stage, with defending champions USM Alger, record African title winners Al Ahly and former Confederation Cup champions Raja Club Athletic among the leading names awaiting Wednesday's draw in Cairo.
The draw will take place on 28 October at the Egyptian Football Association Headquarters, starting at 14h00 local time (11h00 GMT), as the clubs discover their opponents for the next phase of the competition.
The final Group Stage place remains undecided, with the outstanding qualification involving Algeria's CR Belouizdad and either Mauritania's AS Douanes or Guinea's Hafia Club still to be resolved.
This season's line-up combines established continental powers with emerging challengers, including South Africa's Durban City and Zambia's Red Arrows, whose qualification campaigns have already produced significant milestones.
The 16 participating teams will be divided into four groups of four, with the top two in each group advancing to the quarter-finals as the competition resumes in November.
Ahead of the draw, we examine the history, achievements and notable statistics of the 15 confirmed clubs, from previous continental triumphs to the records they will be hoping to extend.
Al Ahly – Egypt
No club in African football can match Al Ahly's continental record, and the Egyptian giants enter Wednesday's draw with another opportunity to add to their extensive collection of trophies.
Al Ahly have won the CAF Champions League a record 12 times and lifted the CAF Confederation Cup in 2014, bringing their tally of major CAF interclub titles, excluding Super Cups, to 17.
This will be their third Confederation Cup Group Stage appearance, having previously won the competition in 2014 and reached the semi-finals the following season.
The Egyptian side secured their latest qualification with a commanding 6-1 aggregate victory over Uganda's Kitara FC, including a 4-0 win in Cairo in the return leg.
Their experience and pedigree ensure they will be among the most closely watched clubs when the groups are determined.
Al Ahli Tripoli – Libya
Al Ahli Tripoli return to the Group Stage for the first time since 2021/22, when they produced one of their strongest performances in continental competition.
The Libyan club reached the semi-finals in that campaign before being eliminated by South Africa's Orlando Pirates.
After losing their opening group match, Al Ahli embarked on an impressive seven-match unbeaten run, winning five games on their way to the last four.
They will now be making their third appearance at this stage.
Domestically, Al Ahli claimed their ninth Libyan Cup last season, their third triumph in four campaigns.
Their latest continental qualification was equally convincing, with an 8-1 aggregate victory over Ethiopia's Welwalo Adigrat underlining their attacking strength.
AS FAR – Morocco
AS FAR arrive at the Group Stage with a distinguished continental history and recent experience of competing for Africa's biggest club honours.
The Moroccan giants reached the CAF Champions League final last season and previously won Africa's premier club competition in 1985.
They are also former CAF Confederation Cup winners, having lifted the trophy in 2005 before finishing runners-up in 2006.
This will be AS FAR's third Confederation Cup Group Stage campaign and their first since 2022/23, when they progressed to the quarter-finals.
Their latest qualification was secured through a closely contested 2-1 aggregate victory over Côte d'Ivoire's CO Korhogo.
AS FAR will now seek to translate their recent Champions League experience into another successful Confederation Cup campaign.
AS Maniema Union – DR Congo
AS Maniema Union return to the Confederation Cup Group Stage for the second consecutive season after building on an impressive campaign last term.
The Congolese club reached the quarter-finals in 2025/26 before being eliminated by eventual champions USM Alger on the away goals rule.
That narrow exit demonstrated their ability to compete with established continental opponents.
Maniema were among the most convincing qualifiers this season, defeating Angola's Kabuscorp 4-1 both home and away to progress 8-2 on aggregate.
Their eight goals across the two matches highlighted a formidable attacking performance as they secured another opportunity to challenge for continental honours.
AS Real Bamako – Mali
AS Real Bamako return to the Confederation Cup Group Stage more than a decade after their previous appearance in 2014.
The Malian club have a long continental history, having reached the final of the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1966.
That achievement remains an important part of the club's heritage, although opportunities to compete at the highest level have been limited in recent years.
Real Bamako secured their place in this season's Group Stage after defeating Tunisia's ES Zarzis 5-3 on aggregate.
A 3-1 away victory in the opening leg proved decisive, with a 2-2 home draw in the return encounter completing qualification.
Their return offers another opportunity for Malian football to make an impact in the competition.
ASKO de Kara – Togo
ASKO de Kara will make their second Confederation Cup Group Stage appearance, returning to this phase for the first time since the 2022/23 season.
The Togolese club remain their country's only representatives to have featured in the competition's Group Stage.
Their qualification was secured in dramatic circumstances against Mali's FC Diarra.
After losing the opening leg 3-2 away from home, ASKO recovered with a 1-0 victory in Togo to level the aggregate score at 3-3 and progress on the away goals rule.
That comeback has given the club another opportunity to test itself against some of Africa's leading teams.
ASKO will be hoping to improve on their previous Group Stage campaign and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.
Azam FC – Tanzania
Azam FC will enter their second consecutive Confederation Cup Group Stage campaign seeking to build on last season's experience.
The Tanzanian club finished third in Group B in 2025/26, winning three matches and losing three in a campaign that produced no draws.
That record demonstrated both their ability to compete and the need for greater consistency against established continental opponents.
Azam will hope to follow the example of domestic rivals Young Africans and Simba SC, both of whom have reached a CAF interclub final.
Their qualification was sealed with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Egypt's ZED FC.
Iddy Nado scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 home win after the sides had shared a 1-1 draw in Egypt.
Black Bulls – Mozambique
Mozambique's Black Bulls return to the Group Stage for the second time, having made their debut in the 2024/25 campaign.
The club's qualification continues its emergence as one of Mozambique's leading representatives in continental football.
Black Bulls reached the final of the Mozambican Cup last season, underlining their domestic competitiveness.
They secured their latest continental appearance after overcoming Rwanda's Rayon Sports 4-2 on aggregate.
A 2-0 away victory in the first leg established a valuable advantage before a 2-2 home draw completed the job.
With previous Group Stage experience behind them, Black Bulls will be looking to make further progress in the competition.
CS Sfaxien – Tunisia
CS Sfaxien return to a competition in which they have established one of the most successful records.
The Tunisian giants have won the CAF Confederation Cup three times, sharing the record for the most titles with Morocco's RS Berkane.
Their triumphs came in 2007, 2008 and 2013, while they also reached the final in 2010.
Sfaxien previously lifted the CAF Cup in 1998, adding another major continental honour to their record.
They will be making their 11th Confederation Cup Group Stage appearance, more than any other club in the competition's history.
The latest qualification gives Sfaxien an opportunity to pursue a record fourth Confederation Cup crown.
Durban City – South Africa
Durban City are preparing for a historic first Confederation Cup Group Stage appearance in what is also their debut season in African continental football.
The South African club qualified after winning the domestic cup competition last season, an achievement secured during their first campaign in the country's top flight.
They have made an immediate impression internationally, winning all four matches in their qualification campaign.
Durban City completed their passage to the Group Stage with an emphatic 6-1 aggregate victory over Mauritius' AS Port Louis 2000.
Their qualification also represents a wider milestone for South African football.
Durban City become the country's 11th different club to reach the Confederation Cup Group Stage, a record unmatched by any other nation.
Primeiro de Agosto – Angola
Primeiro de Agosto return to the Confederation Cup Group Stage for the first time since 2009, ending a lengthy absence from this phase of the competition.
This will be the Angolan club's second Group Stage appearance.
In their previous campaign, Primeiro de Agosto narrowly missed out on a place in the knockout rounds, finishing just one point short of qualification.
Since then, they have endured a frustrating sequence of preliminary-round exits, falling at the qualifying stage in their previous six appearances.
That run ended this season with a 3-1 aggregate victory over DR Congo's DC Virunga.
The Angolan side won 2-1 away before securing a 1-0 home victory to complete their return to the continent's final 16.
Raja Club Athletic – Morocco
Raja Club Athletic return to the Confederation Cup Group Stage with a history of success across Africa's major interclub competitions.
The Moroccan giants are three-time African champions, having lifted the continent's premier club trophy in 1989, 1997 and 1999.
They have also won the CAF Confederation Cup twice, in 2018 and 2020/21.
Including CAF Super Cup victories, Raja have collected eight continental titles.
This will be their fourth Confederation Cup Group Stage appearance.
Their previous campaign at this level ended in triumph in 2021, when they defeated Algeria's JS Kabylie 2-1 in a one-off final to claim their second Confederation Cup title.
Raja will now seek to add a third title in the competition and further strengthen their standing among Africa's most successful clubs.
Red Arrows – Zambia
Red Arrows will make their Confederation Cup Group Stage debut after producing one of the biggest surprises of the preliminary rounds.
The Zambian club eliminated South African giants Kaizer Chiefs in a dramatic Second Preliminary Round tie.
Red Arrows won the first leg 1-0 at home before losing by the same scoreline in Durban, forcing a penalty shootout.
They prevailed 3-2 from the spot to secure a historic qualification and end Chiefs' continental campaign.
The achievement follows Red Arrows' victory in the 2025/26 Zambian Cup, which earned them a place in this season's competition.
Wednesday's draw will reveal the opponents they must overcome as they seek to extend their remarkable run.
Singida Black Stars – Tanzania
Singida Black Stars return to the Confederation Cup Group Stage for the second successive season, continuing their progress in African interclub football.
The Tanzanian club finished fourth in the domestic Premier League last season and have again demonstrated their ability to compete beyond national borders.
They secured qualification with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Kenya's Tusker FC.
A 1-0 away win in the opening leg gave Singida the advantage before a 1-1 home draw confirmed their progress.
Having gained valuable experience in their debut Group Stage campaign last season, Singida will be hoping to improve on that performance and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.
Their qualification also gives Tanzania two representatives in the competition alongside Azam FC.
USM Alger – Algeria
Defending champions USM Alger enter Wednesday's draw seeking a third Confederation Cup title in four seasons.
The Algerian club claimed their maiden crown in 2022/23 after defeating Tanzania's Young Africans in the final, ending a sequence of three unsuccessful final appearances by Algerian teams in the competition.
They returned to the summit last season, beating Egypt's Zamalek on penalties to secure a second title.
USM Alger were unbeaten throughout the Group Stage of that successful campaign, reinforcing their reputation as one of the competition's strongest teams.
They had also gone seven matches without defeat across all rounds before losing the first leg of their quarter-final against DR Congo's AS Maniema Union, eventually recovering to progress on the away goals rule.
Their home record in the Confederation Cup Group Stage is particularly impressive.
USM Alger have never lost a home group match, recording 13 victories and two draws from 15 games.
The defending champions have already secured their place in the next phase after Equatorial Guinea's Panthers FC withdrew from their qualifying tie.