Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC have discovered their opponents for the group stages of the 2026/27 CAF interclub competitions following the official draws held in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, 28 October.
The draws took place at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters, beginning with the CAF Confederation Cup at 13:00 South African time before the CAF Champions League draw followed.
The group-stage line-ups were confirmed after the preliminary rounds, which began in September. Both competitions will feature 16 clubs in the group phase, with matches scheduled to begin in November 2026.
Orlando Pirates Drawn Against Moroccan, Tanzanian and Cameroonian Clubs
Orlando Pirates have been placed in Group C of the CAF Champions League, where they will face RS Berkane of Morocco, Simba SC of Tanzania and Colombe Sportive of Cameroon.
The Soweto-based club secured qualification with a 5-0 aggregate victory over Namibia’s African Stars in the second preliminary round.
Pirates will be aiming to progress further in the competition after their elimination in the second preliminary round last season. They lost to DR Congo’s FC St Éloi Lupopo on penalties, going down 5-4 in the shootout after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.
Durban City Face Three Opponents in Confederation Cup Group B
Durban City FC have been drawn in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup alongside AS FAR of Morocco, Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya and Azam FC of Tanzania.
The Citizens booked their place in the group stage with a 6-1 aggregate win over Mauritian side AS Port-Louis 2000 in the second preliminary round.
The draw now sets up matches against teams from North and East Africa as Durban City begin their campaign in the competition.
Full CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw
The 16 teams in the CAF Champions League have been divided into four groups.
Group A
- Espérance
- Petro Atlético
- FC Nouadhibou
- Wiliete SC
Group B
- Zamalek
- Young Africans
- MC Alger
- Club Africain
Group C
- RS Berkane
- Simba SC
- Orlando Pirates
- Colombe Sportive
Group D
- Pyramids FC
- Al Hilal
- Horoya FC
- MAS de Fes
Full CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Draw
The CAF Confederation Cup also features four groups of four teams.
Group A
- Al Ahly
- Raja CA
- ASKO de Kara
- CD 1 Agosto
Group B
- AS FAR
- Azam FC
- Al Ahly Tripoli
- Durban City FC
Group C
- Playoff winner
- AS Maniema
- Singida Black Stars
- Red Arrows FC
Group D
- USM Alger
- CS Sfaxien
- Black Bulls
- AS Real de Bamako
Group Stage Matches Set to Begin in November
With the draws completed, Orlando Pirates and Durban City can now prepare for their respective group-stage campaigns, which are scheduled to get underway in November 2026.
Pirates will compete in Group C of the Champions League, while Durban City will represent South Africa in Group B of the Confederation Cup.
Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC have discovered their opponents for the group stages of the 2026/27 CAF interclub competitions following the official draws held in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, 28 October.
The draws took place at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters, beginning with the CAF Confederation Cup at 13:00 South African time before the CAF Champions League draw followed.
The group-stage line-ups were confirmed after the preliminary rounds, which began in September. Both competitions will feature 16 clubs in the group phase, with matches scheduled to begin in November 2026.
Orlando Pirates Drawn Against Moroccan, Tanzanian and Cameroonian Clubs
Orlando Pirates have been placed in Group C of the CAF Champions League, where they will face RS Berkane of Morocco, Simba SC of Tanzania and Colombe Sportive of Cameroon.
The Soweto-based club secured qualification with a 5-0 aggregate victory over Namibia’s African Stars in the second preliminary round.
Pirates will be aiming to progress further in the competition after their elimination in the second preliminary round last season. They lost to DR Congo’s FC St Éloi Lupopo on penalties, going down 5-4 in the shootout after the tie finished 3-3 on aggregate.
Durban City Face Three Opponents in Confederation Cup Group B
Durban City FC have been drawn in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup alongside AS FAR of Morocco, Al Ahly Tripoli of Libya and Azam FC of Tanzania.
The Citizens booked their place in the group stage with a 6-1 aggregate win over Mauritian side AS Port-Louis 2000 in the second preliminary round.
The draw now sets up matches against teams from North and East Africa as Durban City begin their campaign in the competition.
Full CAF Champions League Group Stage Draw
The 16 teams in the CAF Champions League have been divided into four groups.
Group A
- Espérance
- Petro Atlético
- FC Nouadhibou
- Wiliete SC
Group B
- Zamalek
- Young Africans
- MC Alger
- Club Africain
Group C
- RS Berkane
- Simba SC
- Orlando Pirates
- Colombe Sportive
Group D
- Pyramids FC
- Al Hilal
- Horoya FC
- MAS de Fes
Full CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Draw
The CAF Confederation Cup also features four groups of four teams.
Group A
- Al Ahly
- Raja CA
- ASKO de Kara
- CD 1 Agosto
Group B
- AS FAR
- Azam FC
- Al Ahly Tripoli
- Durban City FC
Group C
- Playoff winner
- AS Maniema
- Singida Black Stars
- Red Arrows FC
Group D
- USM Alger
- CS Sfaxien
- Black Bulls
- AS Real de Bamako
Group Stage Matches Set to Begin in November
With the draws completed, Orlando Pirates and Durban City can now prepare for their respective group-stage campaigns, which are scheduled to get underway in November 2026.
Pirates will compete in Group C of the Champions League, while Durban City will represent South Africa in Group B of the Confederation Cup.
