In an exciting announcement, Tanzania’s Young Africans have been placed in a challenging Group B of the CAF Champions League alongside the record 12-time winners Al Ahly. This group also features Morocco’s champions AS FAR and the two-time African champions JS Kabylie, setting the stage for a competitive environment steeped in history and rivalry.
The group stage is set to kick off during the weekend of November 21-23, 2025. Football fans can look forward to intense matchups, highlighted by Young Africans taking on legendary side Al Ahly, which is known for its rich legacy in African football. The inclusion of AS FAR and JS Kabylie further intensifies the competition, as each team brings a unique style and a fierce competitive spirit.
Meanwhile, Group D promises to deliver heavyweight matches as well, featuring Simba SC along with four-times Espérance de Tunis, Petro de Luanda, and Stade Malien. These matchups in Group D are eagerly anticipated as they represent some of the best clubs in African football.
Following the initial matchdays, the competition will pause to make way for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco. The Champions League will resume after this major continental tournament, with matches scheduled for the weekend of January 23-25, 2026.
As the tournament progresses, the knockout phase will kick off on March 13, 2026, where the stakes will be higher and the pressure intense. The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will take home a substantial prize of USD 4,000,000, while the runners-up will receive USD 2,000,000, making every match in this prestigious tournament a battle for glory and financial reward.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of this prestigious tournament, where clubs will showcase their talent, strategy, and determination in pursuit of African football supremacy.
