The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the date for the group stage draw of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. The draw will take place this week.
The draw will determine the initial matchups for clubs competing in the two major continental competitions. The exact date and time of the draw have been confirmed by CAF. The event will be held in a virtual format, allowing teams from across Africa to participate without travel.
This is the second major announcement regarding the 2026/27 season. Earlier, CAF had confirmed the structure of the group stages, including the number of teams per group and the format of the matches. The draw is a crucial step in the preparation for the new season, as it sets the stage for the competition.
The CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup are the most prestigious club competitions in African football. The group stage draw is a highly anticipated event, as it determines which teams will face each other in the early rounds. The 2026/27 season will see a new format for both tournaments, with changes to the number of teams and the structure of the group stages. The draw will be the first major step in implementing these changes.
