With just two rounds of fixtures remaining before the quarter-finalists of this season’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League are decided, several clubs could officially secure their places in the last eight — or find their hopes hanging by a thread.
The competition’s format sees the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout rounds, making every point vital at this stage.
After four Match Days played, the qualification to the knockout stages of Africa’s premier club competition is taking shape in all the four fiercely contested groups.
Group A: Pyramids FC sit top with 10 points, followed by RS Berkane on 7. Power Dynamos (4) and Rivers United (1) trail but can still influence outcomes.
Group B: Al Ahly lead with 8 points, while AS FAR and Young Africans both have 5. JS Kabylie remains on 2, seeking a boost.
Group C: Al Hilal top with 8 points, with Mamelodi Sundowns on 5. MC Alger and St Éloi Lupopo are tied on 4 each — setting up a tight fight for qualification.
Group D: Stade Malien lead on 8 points, Espérance de Tunis sit second on 6, followed by Petro de Luanda and Simba SC on 5 points.
This weekend’s fixtures, starting from Friday’s Group C clash between table toppers , Al Hilal and MC Alger could prove decisive for Al Hilal who lead the pack.
In Saturday’s Group A tie, reigning champions, Pyramids FC could see themselves taking a giant step towards the quarter-finals with a positive result and remain on course to defending their maiden title, while RS Berkane look to stay firmly in contention.
Group B’s action sees record-holders, Al Ahly aiming to consolidate their lead, as AS FAR and Young Africans both push for a strong showing to strengthen their top-two hopes.
In another clash Group C, the battle behind leaders Al Hilal is finely poised – a win for Sundowns could tilt the momentum ahead of their final group stage match against their former coach Rulani Mokwena who is now at the helm of Algerian side, MC Alger.
Group D’s duels feature key clashes that could shuffle the top two spots, keeping the race open in the last two rounds.
Stade Malien look well on course to securing a quarter-final spot for the first time since 2015 but must overcome a steep mountain in the form of former African champions, Esperance Sportive de Tunis.
CAF Champions League Match Day 5 Group Stage Fixtures:
Friday, 06 February 2026
- 19h00 GMT: MC Alger vs Al Hilal Omdurman – Group C
Saturday, 07 February 2026
- 13h00 GMT: Power Dynamos vs RSB Berkane – Group A
- 16h00 GMT: Petro de Luanda vs Simba SC – Group D
- 17h00 GMT: JS Kabylie vs Al Ahly – Group B
- 17h00 GMT: AS FAR Rabat vs Young Africans – Group B
Sunday, 08 February 2026
- 13h00 GMT: St Éloi Lupopo vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Group C
- 16h00 GMT: Rivers United vs Pyramids FC – Group A
- 16h00 GMT: Stade Malien vs Esperance Tunis – Group D
SOURCE: CAF ONLINE
