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CAF
2 days ago
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- CAF
WATCH LIVE: Draws for TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, 09 August
Published: Saturday, 09 August 2025 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will on Saturday, 09 August, 2025 conduct Live Draws for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Rounds. The Live Draws will be held at the Azam Media Studios in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and will be streamed on CAF's Official YouTube channel, CAF TV from 13h00 Local Time (10h00 GMT). The 2025/26 campaign will feature a glittering cast of former champions, modern powerhouses and ambitious newcomers, promising a season of drama, passion and unforgettable moments. The journey to glory will begin with the Preliminary Round, played over two legs on the weekends of 19–21 September and 26–28 September 2025. Victors will advance to the Second Preliminary Round on 17–19 October, with the return legs a week later from 24–26 October. For more information on CAF's Interclub competitions, visit
CAF
3 days ago
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- CAF
Egypt's Al Ahly top list of CAF Clubs' Rankings for 2025 ahead of Interclub draws on Saturday
Al Ahly of Egypt head to CAF Clubs' Ranking for 2025, maintaining their number one position after the latest list was released on Friday ahead of the Preliminary stage draws for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup seasons. 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 -ENDS- Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
CAF
3 days ago
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- CAF
Record Club Participation in the CAF Interclub Competition ahead of Saturday's Preliminary Draw
Published: Friday, 08 August 2025 A record-breaking 120 Football Clubs across the African Continent will participate in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 season. A total of 62 teams will contest the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while 58 will take part in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup – the largest combined entry ever seen in CAF's Interclub competitions. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has announced a significant improvement in the financial support from USD 50 000 to USD 100 000 to clubs participating in the Preliminary Rounds. The draw will take place on Saturday 09 August, 2025 at 13h00 local time (10h00 GMT) at Azam Media Studios in Dar Es Salaam and will be broadcast live on CAF's YouTube channel and partner networks across Africa and the globe. The 2025/26 campaign will feature a glittering cast of former champions, modern powerhouses and ambitious newcomers, promising a season of drama, passion and unforgettable moments. Al Ahly of Egypt, the most decorated club in the competition's history, return alongside their compatriots Pyramids FC, the defending champions. Côte d'Ivoire's illustrious duo ASEC Mimosas and Stade Abidjan are also back in the hunt, as are Algeria's storied JS Kabylie, Moroccan heavyweights AS FAR and RS Berkane – the latter holders of the CAF Confederation Cup. South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates add even more prestige to a line-up dripping with history. In the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup, Egyptian titans Zamalek stand out among a diverse field of contenders ready to write their names into the continental record books. The journey to glory will begin with the Preliminary Round, played over two legs on the weekends of 19–21 September and 26–28 September 2025. Victors will advance to the Second Preliminary Round on 17–19 October, with the return legs a week later from 24–26 October. The successful sides will earn their place in the Group Stage, which kicks off on 21 November 2025. From there, the best of the best will battle through to the knockout stage, starting on 13 March 2026, with the dream of lifting African football's most coveted club trophies. For more information about the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, please visit -ENDS- Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
CAF
5 days ago
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- CAF
CAF to stage the TotalEnergies CAF Interclub Preliminary Draw in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Saturday
Published: Tuesday, 05 August 2025 Following the overwhelming success of the previous TotalEnergies CAF Champions League leading to increased TV audiences, the Confédération Africain de Football ('CAF') is taking the Preliminary Draw to Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam for the first time ever. The Preliminary Draw will be conducted on Saturday, 09 August at 13h00 local time (10h00 GMT) and will be LIVE on CAF's YouTube Page and also CAF's broadcast partners. Azam Media, CAF's strategic partner in the region, will host the Draw in its studios – once again building from the previous success of hosting draws in TV studios. CAF has previously hosted the draws at SuperSport and beIN Sport studios – both key partners in the growth and development of the Interclub together with Canal+. East Africa continues to show tremendous growth in the accumulative audiences in both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. Saturday's event signals the kick-off of what promises to be another thrilling season of Africa's premier club competitions — the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup. The Preliminary Round is scheduled to kick off on 19 September 2025, followed by the Second Preliminary Round starting on 17 October 2025. The Group Stage of both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will begin on 21 November 2025, with the knockout phase set to commence on 13 March 2026. Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
The Citizen
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Pirates winger joins Saudi Pro League side Ettifaq
The move is subject to the 20-year-old agreeing to personal terms and passing a medical. Orlando Pirates have confirmed that Mohau Nkota will be securing a move to the Saudi Pro League. In a statement released by the club on Sunday, Pirates stated that the move is subject to the 20-year-old agreeing to personal terms and passing a medical. ALSO READ: Mofokeng scores as Orlando Pirates hold Pafos to a draw The full Pirates statement: Orlando Pirates Football Club can confirm that an agreement has been reached for the permanent transfer of Mohau Nkota to Ettifaq Club in the Saudi Pro League. The move is subject to the 20-year-old agreeing to personal terms and passing a medical. Nkota's departure comes after a standout debut season in the Buccaneers' senior squad, where he featured in 39 official matches and registered 12 goal contributions. Promoted to the first team at the start of the 2024/25 campaign following a stellar showing with the Club's DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) side, the Kimberley-born attacker quickly made his mark. He made his senior debut on October 19, 2024, in the Carling Black Label Cup clash against Magesi FC, coming off the bench at halftime to replace Monnapule Saleng. From that moment on, Nkota never looked back, earning a regular place under then-head coach Jose Riveiro. Among the many highlights of his breakthrough season were his two braces; one against AmaZulu in domestic competition, and the other on the continental stage against Algerian giants CR Belouizdad in the CAF Champions League. His goal against Belouizdad was widely celebrated as one of the best strikes of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign.
