Top 30 CAF Club Rankings 2026
Top 30 CAF Club Rankings 2026 CAF Club Rankings 2026 (Last 5 Years): Simba SC in Top 10, Yanga Also Shine
The latest CAF club rankings for the past five years (2021–2026) have officially been confirmed following the completion of the semi-final stage of continental competitions. The rankings highlight the most consistent and successful clubs across Africa based on performances in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
🏆 Top 10 CAF Clubs (2021–2026)
Leading the continent is Mamelodi Sundowns with 68 points, narrowly ahead of African giants Al Ahly on 66 points.
Here is the full Top 10 list:
Top 10 Clubs in Africa
- Mamelodi Sundowns – 68 points
- Al Ahly – 66 points
- Espérance Sportive de Tunis – 58 points
- RS Berkane – 57 points
- Zamalek SC – 49 points
- Pyramids FC – 48 points
- USM Alger – 47 points
- AS FAR – 41 points
- Al Hilal – 39 points
- Simba SC – 38 points
⭐ Other Notable Clubs
- CR Belouizdad – 38 points
- Young Africans SC – 35 points
- Wydad AC – 32 points
- ASEC Mimosas – 24 points
- Orlando Pirates – 20 points
- TP Mazembe – 20 points
- Raja CA – 17 points
- Rivers United – 15 points
- Stellenbosch FC – 14.5 points
- JS Kabylie – 11 points
- Power Dynamos – 10 points
- Dreams FC – 9 points
- Saint-Éloi Lupopo – 7 points
- Azam FC – 5 points
- Kaizer Chiefs – 5 points
- Enyimba FC – 4 points
- Jwaneng Galaxy – 4 points
- Medeama SC – 3 points
- Al Ittihad – 2 points
👉 Tanzania’s Simba SC secures a strong Top 10 position, proving their growing dominance in African football.
🇹🇿 Tanzania Clubs Performance
Tanzania continues to make a mark in continental football, with both major clubs appearing in the rankings:
- Simba SC – 10th (38 points)
- Young Africans SC – 12th (35 points)
- Azam FC – 38th (5 points)
The presence of Simba SC and Yanga (Young Africans SC) near the top reflects the rapid growth of Tanzanian football on the continental stage.
⭐ Other Notable African Clubs
Several other top clubs across Africa also feature prominently in the rankings:
- Wydad AC – 32 points
- ASEC Mimosas – 24 points
- Orlando Pirates – 20 points
- TP Mazembe – 20 points
- Raja CA – 17 points
- Rivers United – 15 points
📊 How CAF Rankings Are Calculated
The CAF 5-year ranking system is based on club performance in official CAF competitions:
- CAF Champions League
- CAF Confederation Cup
Points are awarded depending on progress (group stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals, and titles), with recent seasons carrying more weight.
🔍 Key Takeaways
- South African club Mamelodi Sundowns leads Africa.
- Egyptian giants Al Ahly remain among the best.
- Tanzania’s Simba SC breaks into the Top 10.
- Young Africans SC continues rising in African football.
📌 Conclusion
The latest CAF rankings confirm a shift in African football power, with East African clubs—especially from Tanzania—gaining strong recognition. As teams like Simba and Yanga continue to perform well, Tanzania’s reputation in continental competitions is steadily growing.