The group stage of the CAF Champions League 2025-2026 concluded recently, marking a significant milestone in African football.
Top 4 Group Stage Stats Revealed
This year’s competition showcased impressive performances from several clubs, with some remarkable statistics emerging from the group stage.
1. Pyramids FC’s Goal Scoring Prowess
- Pyramids FC, representing Egypt, scored a staggering 14 goals throughout their six matches.
- This averages over two goals per game, positioning them as the most prolific team in the group stage.
- Following them, Al Hilal and Mamelodi Sundowns each netted 9 goals.
2. Defensive Excellence
- Three clubs showcased outstanding defensive capabilities, conceding only two goals.
- Pyramids FC (Group A), AS FAR (Group B), and Stade Malien (Group D) achieved this remarkable feat.
3. Leading Scorers
- Mahmoud Trezeguet from Al Ahly emerged as the top scorer, netting 5 goals during the group stage.
- He leads a competitive scoring race that includes Abdelrazig Omer from Al Hilal and Ahmed Atef from Pyramids FC, both with 4 goals.
4. Strong Representation from North Africa
The quarter-finals will feature a robust presence from North African clubs. In addition to the defending champions Pyramids FC, four other clubs have advanced:
- Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
- AS FAR (Morocco)
- Al Ahly (Egypt)
- RS Berkane (Morocco)
This strong showing underscores the dominance and competitive spirit of North African teams in the CAF Champions League.
