CAF unveils African club rankings : Renaissance Berkane rises, Wydad slips
Egypt's Al Ahly retained the top spot, followed by South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in second place. Tunisia's Espérance Sportive de Tunis came third, while Morocco's Renaissance Berkane climbed to fourth, up from sixth last season.
Presenting CAF's 2025 club rankings. A key benchmark ahead of the Preliminary Round Draw! ?
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As for other Moroccan clubs in continental competitions, Wydad Casablanca dropped to eighth after finishing third last season, while Raja Casablanca ranked 30th.
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