CAF Confederation Cup: Tough draw for Raja, USM Alger face two historic clubs, and AS FAR challenged… Full draw

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Morocco

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CAF Confederation Cup: Tough draw for Raja, USM Alger face two historic clubs, and AS FAR challenged… Full draw

The draw for the 2026–27 CAF Confederation Cup places Raja Casablanca in Group A with Al Ahly, ASKO de Kara and Primeiro de Agosto. AS FAR Rabat will face Azam FC, Al Ahli Tripoli and Durban City in a group expected to be competitive. Defending champions USM Alger are in Group D alongside CS Sfaxien, Black Bulls and AS Real Bamako. Group C features CR Belouizdad or AS Douanes/Hafia Club, Maniema Union, Singida Black Stars and Red Arrows; the group stage begins on November 27.

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