CAF Confirms Procedures for 2025 TotalEnergies Champions League Group Stage Draw

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the official procedures for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage draw, set to take place on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sixteen clubs that advanced from the second preliminary round will take part in the highly anticipated draw. The teams will be divided into four groups of four (Groups A to D).

According to CAF, seeding for the draw is determined by each club’s performance in interclub competitions over the last five seasons. This system ensures a balanced distribution of teams across the groups.

Draw Breakdown:

Pot 1: Al Ahly FC (Egypt), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), RS Berkane (Morocco)

• 1st ball → Group A (A1)

• 2nd ball → Group B (B1)

• 3rd ball → Group C (C1)

• 4th ball → Group D (D1)

  
  

Pot 2: Simba SC (Tanzania), Pyramids FC (Egypt), Al Hilal SC (Sudan), Young Africans (Tanzania)

• 1st ball → Group A (A2)

• 2nd ball → Group B (B2)

• 3rd ball → Group C (C2)

• 4th ball → Group D (D2)

  
  

Pot 3: Atlético Petroleos (Angola), AS FAR (Morocco), MC Alger (Algeria), Rivers United FC (Nigeria)

• 1st ball → Group A (A3)

• 2nd ball → Group B (B3)

• 3rd ball → Group C (C3)

• 4th ball → Group D (D3)

  
  

Pot 4: JS Kabylie (Algeria), Stade Malien (Mali), FC St Eloi Lupopo (DR Congo), Power Dynamos (Zambia)

• 1st ball → Group A (A4)

• 2nd ball → Group B (B4)

• 3rd ball → Group C (C4)

• 4th ball → Group D (D4)

  
  

Fans can follow the live draw on CAF’s official digital platforms using the hashtag #TotalEnergiesCAFCL. For more details and updates, visit www.cafonline.com.

The 2025 CAF Champions League promises high-level competition as Africa’s top clubs battle for continental glory. The group stage draw will set the stage for another thrilling season of African football excellence.