By The anticipation for the pinnacle of African club football is reaching fever pitch. The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has officially announced that the Group Stage Draw for both the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026/27 and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Football enthusiasts across the continent and beyond will turn their eyes to the Egypt Football Association (EFA) Headquarters in Cairo, which is set to host this high-stakes ceremony. The event marks a critical milestone in the season, mapping out the path to glory for the continent’s elite contenders.
Schedule of Proceedings
The drama of the afternoon will unfold in quick succession as the fate of Africa’s finest clubs is decided:
- TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup: The proceedings kick off at 14:00 Cairo time (11:00 GMT).
- TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: The battle lines for the premier crown will be drawn starting at 15:00 Cairo time (12:00 GMT).
The Road Ahead
This upcoming draw will officially sort the 16 qualified clubs in each respective tournament into four groups of four teams each. With continental pride and the most prestigious club honours in African football on the line, every ball drawn will carry immense weight for the title contenders.
Following the conclusion of the ceremony, the clubs will have a narrow window to prepare, as the fiercely contested Group Stage matches are scheduled to get underway in November 2026.
For fans eager to witness the drama live as it unfolds, CAF has confirmed that the draw will be broadcast live across its official digital platforms, including CAF TV. As the countdown to Cairo ticks away, all eyes remain on the continent’s heavyweights waiting to discover their group-stage destiny.
