TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage draw sets up thrilling match-ups

The group stage draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup has thrown up some tantalising contests, with some big clashes as African football's second-tier club competition gets underway.

The draw conducted by Zambian Afcon winner Rainford Kalaba and former South African star Hlompho Kekana in Johannesburg on Friday set up some intriguing groups for the 16 teams.

Libyan side Al Hilal were drawn in Group A alongside South African giants SuperSport United, Egyptian club Future FC and holders USM Alger of Algeria.

Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek, the 2019 winners, face a difficult Group B against Angola's Sagrada Esperança, Guinea's SOAR and Libyan club Abu Salim.

Nigeria's Rivers United meet Tunisian outfit Club Africain, Ghana's Dreams FC and Angola's APC Lobito in Group C.

Moroccan club RS Berkane take on Congolese team DC Motema Pembe, Malian side Stade Malien and South Africans Sekhukhune United in Group D.

The group stage clashes will commence on 26 November, promising excitement and drama as the fight to reach the knockout phase begins.

With giants of African club football involved, the CAF Confederation Cup is set for thrills and spills right from the outset.