Reigning Caf Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: Gallo Images.
If the whispers are right, African football fans won’t have to wait much longer. Sources close to the matter suggest the Confederation of African Football (CAF) could be on the verge of confirming the date and venue for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup group stage draw.
Soccer Laduma has learnt that the draw will take place in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, on Wednesday, 28 October.
However, CAF has not officially announced the date, but the organisation is expected to do so this week.
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What the Tournament Calendar Looks Like
The group stage fixtures will get underway on 27 November this year and continue until late January 2027. The knockout phase will kick off with the quarterfinals in February, with the final set for May 2027.
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South Africa is represented by the reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who are entertaining Angolan side Wiliete in the second preliminary round, which is the last hurdle before the Champions League group stage.
The two sides played to a goalless draw in the first leg in Luanda and will meet in the second leg scheduled for Pretoria on Friday, 23 October.
Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates are also involved in Africa’s premier club competition. The Buccaneers will look to finish the job against Namibian side African Stars, who they beat 1-0 in Gaborone, in the first leg. The two sides will clash again at the Orlando Stadium on Friday.
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Confederation Cup: Chiefs on the Back Foot, Durban City Sitting Pretty
In the Confederation Cup, Kaizer Chiefs are on the back foot following their 1-0 defeat to Zambian side Red Arrows away. Fernando Da Cruz’s men will be aiming to turn things around at home on Friday.
Durban City hold a 3-1 advantage over Mauritian side Port Louis, and they will meet on Sunday for the second leg.
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