The draw for the Confederation Cup group stage took place on Wednesday in Cairo, Egypt. CS Sfaxien, a Tunisian football club, has been placed in Group D. They will compete against Algerian club USM Alger, Mozambican club Black Bulls, and Malian club Real Bamako. This marks CS Sfaxien's 13th participation in the group stage of the Confederation Cup.
To reach the group stage, CS Sfaxien had to overcome two qualifying rounds. In the first round, they defeated Nigerian club Shooting Stars with an aggregate score of 2-1. In the second round, they beat Ivorian club Academie Amadou Diallo with another aggregate score of 2-1. The team's performance in the qualifying rounds has raised expectations for their upcoming group stage matches.
The Confederation Cup group stage draw has placed the following teams in their respective groups: Group A consists of Egyptian club Al Ahly, Moroccan club Raja CA, Togolese club ASKO Kara, and Angolan club Primeiro de Agosto. Group B comprises Moroccan club RS Berkane, Tanzanian club Azam FC, Libyan club Al Ahli Tripoli, and South African club Durban City.
Group C of the Confederation Cup features Algerian club CR Belouizdad, Mauritanian club FC Nouadhibou, Congolese club Union Maniema, Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars, and Zambian club Red Arrows. The group stage matches are scheduled to take place from November 27 to January 24, 2027.
The schedule for the Confederation Cup group stage is as follows: Matchday 1 will take place from November 27 to 29, 2026. Matchday 2 will occur from December 4 to 6, 2026. Matchday 3 is scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026. Matchday 4 will take place from January 8 to 10, 2027. Matchday 5 is set for January 15 to 17, 2027. Matchday 6 will conclude the group stage from January 22 to 24, 2027.
The Confederation Cup is a prestigious African football competition. It brings together top clubs from across the continent to compete for the coveted title. The group stage draw has set the stage for exciting matches and intense competition among the participating teams.
Fans of CS Sfaxien and the other participating teams are eagerly anticipating the start of the group stage matches. The competition promises to be fierce, with each team vying for a spot in the knockout stages. The Confederation Cup group stage will undoubtedly deliver thrilling football action to fans across Africa and beyond.
Key points
- CS Sfaxien has been placed in Group D of the Confederation Cup group stage alongside USM Alger, Black Bulls, and Real Bamako.
- The team had to overcome two qualifying rounds to reach the group stage, defeating Shooting Stars and Academie Amadou Diallo.
- The Confederation Cup group stage matches are scheduled to take place from November 27, 2026, to January 24, 2027.
