CAF draw: Pirates face Berkane and Simba, Durban City get AS FAR
Orlando Pirates are in Champions League Group C with RS Berkane, Simba SC and Colombe Sportive. Durban City drew AS FAR, Azam and Al Ahli Tripoli in the Confederation Cup. Here are the groups and dates.
Orlando Pirates will play RS Berkane, Simba SC and Colombe Sportive in Group C of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, after the group stage draw in Cairo on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (iDiski Times, SABC Sport). In the CAF Confederation Cup, Durban City were drawn in Group B with AS FAR, Azam FC and Al Ahli Tripoli (SABC Sport, FARPost).
Pirates are the only Betway Premiership club left in the Champions League after defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns went out to Wiliete SC on away goals (iDiski Times).
Who is in Orlando Pirates' Champions League group?
| Team | Country |
|---|---|
| RS Berkane | Morocco |
| Simba SC | Tanzania |
| Orlando Pirates | South Africa |
| Colombe Sportive | Cameroon |
Simba are coached by former Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker (iDiski Times). Pirates reached the group stage with a 5-0 aggregate win over Namibia's African Stars (The South African).
Who will Durban City play in the Confederation Cup?
| Team | Country |
|---|---|
| AS FAR | Morocco |
| Azam FC | Tanzania |
| Al Ahli Tripoli | Libya |
| Durban City | South Africa |
This is Durban City's first continental campaign (Scoreline). They also play Stellenbosch FC in the Carling Knockout last 16 tonight at 19:00 at Chatsworth Stadium (PSL).
What are the other Champions League groups?
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Espérance de Tunis, Petro de Luanda, FC Nouadhibou, Wiliete SC |
| B | Zamalek, Young Africans, MC Alger, Club Africain |
| C | RS Berkane, Simba SC, Orlando Pirates, Colombe Sportive |
| D | Pyramids, Al Hilal, Horoya AC, MAS de Fès |
Source: iDiski Times.
When do the Champions League group games start?
| Matchday | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 to 29 November 2026 |
| 2 | 4 to 6 December 2026 |
| 3 | 18 to 20 December 2026 |
| 4 | 8 to 10 January 2027 |
| 5 | 15 to 17 January 2027 |
| 6 | 22 to 24 January 2027 |
Sources: iDiski Times, Africa Soccer. Exact fixtures and kick-off times for each club had not been published at the time of writing. Each team plays the others home and away, and the top two in each group go through to the quarter-finals (The South African).
Where can I find official updates?
CAF streamed both draws on its YouTube channel, CAF TV, and posts fixtures and results on its official digital platforms (CAF).
FAQ
Which group are Orlando Pirates in?
Pirates are in Group C of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League with RS Berkane (Morocco), Simba SC (Tanzania) and Colombe Sportive (Cameroon).
Which group are Durban City in?
Durban City are in Group B of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup with AS FAR (Morocco), Azam FC (Tanzania) and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya).
When does the CAF Champions League group stage start?
Matchday 1 is on 27 to 29 November 2026, and the group stage ends on 22 to 24 January 2027. The top two teams in each group reach the quarter-finals.
Sources
- iDiski Times: CAFCL group stage draw, Pirates opponents confirmed
- The South African: Pirates in Group C
- SABC Sport on X: Champions League Group C
- SABC Sport on X: Confederation Cup Group B
- FARPost on X: Durban City drawn in Group B
- Africa Soccer: Group C and matchday dates
- CAF: group stage draws in Cairo
- PSL: Carling Knockout match centre
- Scoreline: Fluit's Five, 28 October