The 2026-2027 African Champions League group stage draw took place on October 28, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The draw placed Espérance Sportive de Tunis in Group A alongside Petro Atlético and Wiliete of Angola, and Nouadhibou of Mauritania. Club Africain, on the other hand, was placed in Group B with Egyptian side Zamalek, Tanzanian side Young Africans, and Algerian side Mouloudia Alger.
Espérance Sportive de Tunis will face a tough challenge in Group A, with a mix of experienced and emerging teams. They will start their campaign against Wiliete of Angola at home, followed by an away match against Nouadhibou of Mauritania. The team's home advantage and fan support will be crucial in securing points, while their away matches will require careful planning and execution.
Club Africain, in Group B, will face a strong lineup of teams with significant African football experience. Their first match is against Zamalek of Egypt away from home, followed by a home match against Young Africans of Tanzania, and then a home match against Mouloudia Alger of Algeria. The team's ability to navigate these challenging matches will be key to their success in the competition.
The group stage matches for Espérance Sportive de Tunis are scheduled as follows: November 27-29, 2026, against Wiliete of Angola at home; December 4-6, 2026, against Nouadhibou of Mauritania away; December 18-20, 2026, against Petro Atlético of Angola at home; January 8-10, 2027, against Petro Atlético of Angola away; January 15-17, 2027, against Wiliete of Angola away; and January 22-24, 2027, against Nouadhibou of Mauritania at home.
Club Africain's group stage matches are scheduled as follows: November 27-29, 2026, against Zamalek of Egypt away; December 4-6, 2026, against Young Africans of Tanzania at home; December 18-20, 2026, against Mouloudia Alger of Algeria at home; January 8-10, 2027, against Mouloudia Alger of Algeria away; January 15-17, 2027, against Zamalek of Egypt at home; and January 22-24, 2027, against Young Africans of Tanzania away.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, making every point crucial in the competition. Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain will need to manage their matches effectively, leveraging their strengths and mitigating their weaknesses to progress in the tournament.
The participation of Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain in the African Champions League carries significant importance for Tunisian football, which aims to compete strongly for the continental title. The teams' performances will be closely watched, and their success will have a profound impact on the development of football in Tunisia.
Key points
- The draw has placed Espérance Sportive de Tunis in Group A with Petro Atlético and Wiliete of Angola, and Nouadhibou of Mauritania.
- Club Africain was placed in Group B with Zamalek of Egypt, Young Africans of Tanzania, and Mouloudia Alger of Algeria.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals of the African Champions League.
