Egypt's Al Ahly top list of CAF Clubs' Rankings for 2025 ahead of Interclub draws on Saturday
The draws for the two CAF Interclub competitions will take on place on Saturday in Dar es Salaam at 13:00 local time (10:00 GMT), with the rankings used to assign teams to pots.
To download a graphic of the CAF Clubs' Ranking for 2025, CLICK HERE.
They offer a fascinating snapshot of African club football's current power balance, with a mix of continental heavyweights and rising forces from across the continent.
Al Ahly retain their place at the summit with 78 points, underlining their status as Africa's most successful club in both history and recent performance, having lifted the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League trophy in four of the last six seasons.
They are followed by South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns (62 points), who have become a dominant force in Southern Africa and perennial challengers for continental glory. Tunisia's Espérance Sportive de Tunis (57) sit third, maintaining North Africa's long-standing influence in the CAF competitions.
The top five is rounded out by Morocco's RS Berkane (52), who lifted the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup last season, and the team they beat in the final, Simba SC of Tanzania (48), the highest-ranked East African club.
Egypt's influence is further emphasised by TotalEnergies CAF Champions League holders Pyramids FC (6th, 47 points) and Zamalek SC (7th, 42), while Morocco also boasts Wydad AC (8th, 39) and Raja CA (joint 15th, 30) inside the top tier.
Algeria's USM Alger (9th, 37) and CR Belouizdad (10th, 36) lead the charge for their country.
Some clubs have shown good progress in recent years to rise up the rankings. Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) sit joint 21st with 15 points despite limited continental history, while Dreams FC (Ghana) are 26th after a strong recent run.
CAF CLUBS' RANKING 2025
1. Al Ahly FC (Egypt) – 78 points
2. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) – 62
3. Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia) – 57
4. RS Berkane (Morocco) – 52
5. Simba SC (Tanzania) – 48
6. Pyramids FC (Egypt) – 47
7. Zamalek SC (Egypt) – 42
8. Wydad AC (Morocco) – 39
9. USM Alger (Algeria) – 37
10. CR Belouizdad (Algeria) – 36
11. Al Hilal SC (Sudan) – 34
=. Young Africans (Tanzania) – 34
13. ASEC Mimosas (Cote d'Ivoire) – 33
14. TP Mazembe (DR Congo) – 30.5
15. Orlando Pirates (South Africa) – 30
=. Raja CA (Morocco) – 30
17. Atletico Petroleos (Angola) – 27
18. AS FAR (Morocco) – 21
=. MC Alger (Algeria) – 21
20. GD Sagrada Esperança (Angola) – 20
21. CS Constantine (Algeria) – 15
=. Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) – 15
23. Al Masry SC (Egypt) – 14
=. Rivers United FC (Nigeria) – 14
25. JS Kabylie (Algeria) – 13
26. Dreams FC (Ghana) – 12
27. Stade Malien (Mali) – 10.5
28. Horoya AC (Guinea) – 10
29. Future FC (Egypt) – 9.5
30. Etoile SS (Tunisia) – 9
=. Marumo Gallants FC (South Africa) – 9
32. E.S. Setif (Algeria) – 8
=. FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania) – 8
=. Abu Salim SC (Libya) – 8
35. Enyimba FC (Nigeria) – 7
=. ASC Jaraaf (Senegal) – 7
=. Coton Sport FC de Garoua (Cameroon) – 7
38. CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) – 6.5
39. Jwaneng Galaxy FC (Botswana) – 6
=. US Monastirienne (Tunisia) – 6
=. Al Merrikh SC (Sudan) – 6
=. Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) – 6
43. CD Lunda-Sul (Angola) – 5
=. FC Bravos do Maquis (Angola) – 5
=. Stade d'Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) – 5
=. Djoliba AC de Bamako (Mali) – 5
=. AS Maniema Union (DR Congo) – 5
=. CSMD Diables Noirs (Republic of Congo) – 5
=. AS Vita Club (DR Congo) – 5
50. Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa) – 4
=. Medeama SC (Ghana) – 4
=. Al Hilal Benghazi (Libya)
=. Sekhukhune United (South Africa) – 4
=. Club Africain (Tunisia) – 4
=. Al Ittihad (Libya) – 4
=. AmaZulu (South Africa) – 4
57. FC St Eloi Lupopo (DR Congo) – 3
=. AS Real de Bamako (Mali) – 3
=. ASKO de Kara (Togo) – 3
=. Vipers SC (Uganda) – 3
61. Orapa United (Botswana) – 2.5
=. Associação Black Bulls (Mozambique) – 2.5
63. A.P.C. de Lobito (Angola) – 2
=. S.O.A.R. (Guinea) – 2
=. SuperSport United (South Africa) – 2
=. JS Saoura (Algeria) – 2
=. AS Otohô (Republic of Congo) – 2
=. DC Motema Pembe (DR Congo) – 2
69. Al Akhder (Libya) – 1.5
70. Royal Leopards FC (Eswatini) – 1
=. US Gendarmerie Nationale (Niger) – 1
=. Zanaco FC (Zambia) – 1
=. Teungueth FC (Senegal) – 1
=. Nkana FC (Zambia) – 1
75. Salitas FC (Burkina Faso) – 0.5
=. Ahli Benghazi (Libya) – 0.5
=. Namungo FC (Tanzania) – 0.5
=. Napsa Stars FC (Zambia) – 0.5
For more information about the CAF Interclub competitions, please visit www.cafonline.com.
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