Overview
- The CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup group-stage draws were held Wednesday in Cairo and produced the full set of four groups of four for each competition.
- Orlando Pirates were placed in Champions League Group C with RS Berkane, Simba SC and Colombe Sportive while Durban City joined Confederation Cup Group B with AS FAR, Azam FC and Al Ahly Tripoli.
- The Confederation Cup draw created a high-profile Egypt versus Morocco clash between Al Ahly and Raja Casablanca that renews a long-standing continental rivalry.
- Preliminary-round shocks including holders Mamelodi Sundowns losing to Angola’s Wiliete reshaped pot seedings and helped leave pot one dominated by Arab clubs, increasing the chance of North African matchups.
- CAF confirmed group-stage match windows run from late November through December into three January dates and clubs now face logistical strains from multiple long-distance trips that could affect their domestic campaigns.