Mamelodi & Simba Learn Their Group Opponents In CAF Champions League.

Mamelodi And Simba SC Learn Their Fates in CAF Champions League

The 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage draw has been announced, Mamelodi Sundowns and Simba SC, will be representing their countries in the prestigious tournament.

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Mamelodi Sundowns, home to Ugandan goalkeeper Denis Onyango, has been drawn in Group C alongside Al Hilal from Sudan, MC Alger from Algeria, and St Eloi Lupopo from DR Congo.

Meanwhile, Simba SC, home to Ugandan forward Mukwala Steven, has been pitted against Tunisian giants Esperance Tunis, Stade Malien from Mali, and Petro Luanda from Angola in Group D.

Mamelodi Sundowns: Strong Contenders

Mamelodi Sundowns had a convincing 7-1 aggregate win over Remo Stars in the qualifying rounds, showcasing their strength and determination.

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With their impressive performance, they will be looking to make a deep run in the competition. Notably, MC Alger, one of their group stage opponents, is now under the stewardship of former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rulani Mokwena, adding an interesting dynamic to their upcoming matches.

Simba SC Faces Tough Challenge

Simba SC will face a tough challenge in Group D, where they will be up against four-time CAF Champions League winners Esperance Tunis. However, with Mukwala Steven leading the charge, Simba SC will be determined to make a statement in the group stage.

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2025/26 CAF Champions League Group Stage

The group stage promises to be intense, with top African clubs battling for a spot in the knockout stages. Here are the groups:

• Group A: RS Berkane (Morocco), Pyramids FC (Egypt), Rivers United (Nigeria), Power Dynamos (Zambia)
• Group B:Al Ahly (Egypt), Yanga SC (Tanzania), AS FAR (Morocco), JS Kabylie (Algeria)
• Group C: Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), Al Hilal (Sudan), MC Alger (Algeria), St Eloi Lupopo (DR Congo)
• Group D: ES Tunis (Tunisia), Simba SC (Tanzania), Petro Luanda (Angola), Stade Malien (Mali)

With the group stage underway, all eyes will be on Denis Onyango’s Mamelodi Sundowns and Mukwala Steven’s Simba SC as they represent their teams in the prestigious tournament.