Football Fever Returns This Month ⚽🔥
Get ready, football fans! Africa’s premier club competitions – the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup – roar back to life this month.
This group stage phase resumes on Friday, January 23, 2026, and runs through the weekend, bringing high-stakes showdowns as teams chase quarter-final spots.
Champions League Highlights
Friday, Jan 23: 12-time champs Al Ahly host Young Africans SC in Cairo (16:00 GMT) – a clash that could shake up Group B. Later, Mamelodi Sundowns welcome Al Hilal Omdurman in Pretoria (18:00 GMT). These ties are must-watch as big names collide.
Saturday & Sunday action features mouth-watering matches across Groups A to D, including RS Berkane vs Pyramids FC and Espérance de Tunis vs Simba SC. Every point counts! 🔥
Confederation Cup Action
The excitement spills into Saturday, Jan 24, with USM Alger vs Djoliba AC kicking off the CAFCC group rounds in Algiers (19:00 GMT). Followed by a full slate of games on Sunday, Jan 25, featuring stars like Wydad AC and Zamalek SC battling for early supremacy.
After two rounds before the AFCON break, the table is tight. Matchday Three will test squads’ depth and resolve – no room for slip-ups! ⚔️
Why You Can’t Miss It
- ⚽ Epic rivalries & big-name clubs
- 🌍 Continental bragging rights up for grabs
- 💥 Drama as teams jostle for quarter-final qualification
Tune in, cheer loud, and follow every goal this January – Africa’s giants are back! 🌟
Reference(s):
CAF publishes latest Champions League and Confed Cup fixtures
cgtn.com
