The 2025–26 CAF Champions League cycle is now on the horizon. Fixtures, schedule, and draws for that campaign has started taking place.
Welcome to the world of African football! On this page, we will take you on an exciting journey through the prestigious CAF Champions League. This competition brings together the best football clubs from across the African continent and showcases a thrilling mix of talent, passion, and rivalry.
CAF Champions League, also known as ‘Total CAF Champions League for sponsorship reasons, is the most esteemed club competition in African football. Organized annually by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), this league is a pathway to global recognition for African clubs, as the winners qualify for the annual FIFA Club World Cup.
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Caf Champions League live2024/25 CAF Champions League — Statistical Overview
2024/25 Season
Statistics
Top Scorers
Champion & Final Outcome
Champions: Pyramids FC (Egypt) — first CAF Champions League title.
| Leg | Match | Venue | Date | Score | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First leg | Mamelodi Sundowns vs Pyramids FC | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria | 24 May 2025 | 1–1 | 50,000 |
| Second leg | Pyramids FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 June Stadium, Cairo | 1 June 2025 | 2–1 | 25,000 |
| Aggregate: Pyramids FC win 3–2 on aggregate. | |||||
Sources: major wires and competition records.
Also Check CAF Confederation Cup
Top Goal Scorers
| Rank | Player | Club / Nation | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiston Mayele | Pyramids FC (DR Congo) | 9 | 13 |
| 2 | Youcef Belaïli | Espérance (Algeria) | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Adel | Pyramids FC (Egypt) | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | Relebohile Mofokeng | Orlando Pirates (South Africa) | 5 | 13 |
| 5 | Imam Ashour | Al Ahly (Egypt) | 5 | 11 |
| 5 | Stephane Aziz Ki | Young Africans (Tanzania) | 5 | 9 |
Tip: add an assists and clean-sheets table beneath for deeper engagement.
Knockout Stage Timeline
| Phase | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | 1–2 April (1st leg); 8–9 April 2025 (2nd leg) | Eight teams, two-legged ties |
| Semi-finals | 25–26 April 2025 | Two-legged ties following mid-April draw |
| Final | 24 May & 1 June 2025 | Two-legged final |
Highlights & Notes
- Pyramids FC claim a first continental crown, joining the list of Egyptian winners.
- Mayele’s nine goals underline Pyramids’ attacking edge alongside Ibrahim Adel’s contributions.
- Knockout rounds were compact, with back-to-back April windows before the two-leg final.