The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its latest African club rankings ahead of the draws for the 2026–27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. The updated rankings determine the seeding of clubs participating in both continental competitions.
Sundowns Climb to Number One
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns have climbed to the top of the CAF rankings with 73 points, overtaking Al Ahly, who dropped to second place with 66 points.
Why Al Ahly Lost the Top Spot
Al Ahly's ranking declined after being eliminated in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, while Sundowns captured the continental title, earning enough points to move into first place.
Top Clubs in the New CAF Rankings
The leading clubs in the latest CAF rankings are: Mamelodi Sundowns – 73 points Al Ahly – 66 points Espérance de Tunis RS Berkane USM Alger Zamalek – 49 points Pyramids FC – 48 points
Zamalek Climbs While Pyramids Slip
Zamalek moved up two places to sixth in the rankings with 49 points, overtaking Pyramids FC, which dropped to seventh with 48 points.
Other Major Changes
USM Alger climbed from ninth to fifth after an impressive continental campaign, while Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca fell out of the top ten, dropping to 13th place.
Egyptian Clubs in the CAF Rankings
The Egyptian clubs are ranked as follows: Al Ahly – 2nd Zamalek – 6th Pyramids FC – 7th Al Masry SC – 18th (20 points) Modern Sport FC – 34th (7 points)
How CAF Calculates Its Club Rankings
CAF's ranking system is based on clubs' performances in African competitions over the last five seasons. The rankings are used to determine seedings for the draws of both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.
