Pyramids FC and RS Berkane Set for Epic Clash in CAF Champions League Group Stage
The 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is gearing up for an exciting showdown as reigning champions Pyramids FC from Egypt prepare to face Moroccan giants RS Berkane in a highly anticipated rematch. The official draw for the group stage took place on Monday at the CAF Broadcast Partner SuperSport studios in Johannesburg, unveiling a competitive lineup that includes seven former African champions.
The highlight of Group A is undoubtedly the clash between Pyramids FC and RS Berkane, who recently met in the CAF Super Cup, where Pyramids emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. This rivalry is set to reignite excitement among fans, as both teams aim for glory in Africa’s premier club competition.
Completing the competitive Group A are Nigeria’s Rivers United and Zambia’s Power Dynamos, promising a thrilling quartet of matches.
Group B features record 12-time winners Al Ahly, who will face Tanzania’s Young Africans, Moroccan champions AS FAR, and two-time African champions JS Kabylie. This group is steeped in history and rivalry, making for a captivating watch.
Meanwhile, Group C pairs perennial contenders Mamelodi Sundowns with Al Hilal, MC Alger, and St Éloi Lupopo—each bringing rich pedigree and passionate followings to the competition.
In Group D, four-time winners Espérance Sportive de Tunis will compete against Simba SC, Petro de Luanda, and Stade Malien, setting the stage for heavyweight encounters throughout the tournament.
The group stage kicks off on the weekend of November 21-23, 2025, with two matchdays scheduled before the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 begins. Following the continental showpiece, the competition will resume on January 23-25, 2026, leading into the knockout phase starting on March 13, 2026. The champions will walk away with a prize of USD 4 million, while the runners-up will receive USD 2 million.
