The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the schedules for the Egyptian teams participating in the Champions League and Confederation Cup for the 2026/2027 season. Egyptian teams, including Zamalek, Pyramids, and Al Ahly, will compete against top African clubs in the two prestigious tournaments. The group stage matches are set to begin in November 2026. Zamalek and Pyramids will compete in the Champions League, while Al Ahly will participate in the Confederation Cup.
Zamalek has been drawn into Group B alongside Young Africans of Tanzania, Mouloudia Algiers, and African Club of Tunisia. According to the CAF schedule, Zamalek's matches in the Champions League are as follows: Zamalek vs. African Club (November 27-29, 2026), Mouloudia Algiers vs. Zamalek (December 4-6, 2026), Zamalek vs. Young Africans (December 18-20, 2026), Young Africans vs. Zamalek (January 8-10, 2027), African Club vs. Zamalek (January 15-17, 2027), and Zamalek vs. Mouloudia Algiers (January 22-27, 2027).
Pyramids, on the other hand, has been placed in Group D with Al Hilal of Sudan, Horoya of Guinea, and Maghreb Fes of Morocco. The team's schedule in the Champions League includes: Pyramids vs. Maghreb Fes (November 27-29, 2026), Horoya vs. Pyramids (December 4-6, 2026), Pyramids vs. Al Hilal (December 18-20, 2026), Al Hilal vs. Pyramids (January 8-10, 2027), Maghreb Fes vs. Pyramids (January 15-17, 2027), and Pyramids vs. Horoya (January 22-24, 2027).
Al Ahly, Egypt's most successful club, will compete in the Confederation Cup against Raja Club Athletic of Morocco, Primeiro de Agosto of Angola, and Esso Kara of Togo. The team's schedule in the Confederation Cup is as follows: Al Ahly vs. Primeiro de Agosto (November 27-29, 2026), Esso Kara vs. Al Ahly (December 4-6, 2026), Al Ahly vs. Raja Club Athletic (December 18-20, 2026), Raja Club Athletic vs. Al Ahly (January 8-10, 2027), Primeiro de Agosto vs. Al Ahly (January 15-17, 2027), and Al Ahly vs. Esso Kara (January 27-29, 2027).
The Egyptian teams will face stiff competition from top African clubs in the two tournaments. The teams have been preparing intensively for the competitions, and fans are eagerly awaiting their performances. The CAF has implemented new regulations and rules to ensure a smooth and fair competition.
The Confederation of African Football has taken several measures to enhance the competitiveness and appeal of the Champions League and Confederation Cup. The tournaments will feature top African clubs competing for the coveted titles. Egyptian teams have a rich history of success in African competitions, and fans are hopeful that they will continue their legacy in the 2026/2027 season.
The schedules announced by CAF have generated significant interest among football fans in Egypt and across Africa. The competition is expected to be fierce, with top teams vying for the top spots in their respective groups. The Egyptian teams will need to be at their best to advance to the knockout stages and make a deep run in the tournaments.
Key points
- CAF announces schedules for Egyptian teams in Champions League and Confederation Cup
- Zamalek, Pyramids, and Al Ahly to compete against top African clubs
- Group stage matches to begin in November 2026
