Johannesburg, November 3, 2025 – The draw for the group stage of the CAF Champions League took place today in Johannesburg, South Africa, placing MC Alger and JS Kabylie in Groups C and B, respectively.
MC Alger, the reigning Algerian league champions, will compete in Group C against South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, Sudan’s Al Hilal, and DR Congo’s Saint Eloi Lupopo. This promises to be a challenging group for the Algerian champions, with Sundowns posing a significant threat as a former champion and consistent contender in the competition. Al Hilal is also a well-established team with a strong history in African football, while Saint Eloi Lupopo will be looking to make a mark on their return to the group stage.
JS Kabylie, the other Algerian representative, finds itself in Group B, where they will face a formidable challenge from Egyptian giants Al Ahly. The group also includes Tanzania’s Young Africans and Morocco’s AS FAR. Al Ahly, a record-holding champion of the competition, will undoubtedly be the team to beat in this group. JS Kabylie will need to be at their best to overcome the challenge posed by the Egyptian powerhouse. Young Africans, a rising force in Tanzanian football, will be looking to cause an upset, while AS FAR adds further competitive depth to the group.
Both MC Alger and JS Kabylie will be aiming to progress to the knockout stages of the competition. The group stage matches are scheduled to begin later this month, and Algerian football fans will be eagerly anticipating the performances of their teams on the continental stage. DZWatch will provide comprehensive coverage of all the matches and developments throughout the CAF Champions League campaign.
