Al Ahly clinched progression to the CAF Champions League quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw with JS Kabylie in Tizi Ouzou. The result, combined with ASFAR's concurrent 1-0 victory over Young Africans, ensured the Egyptian champions finished in the top two of Group A. This outcome positions Al Ahly strongly ahead of the knockout stages.
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Al Ahly played out a goalless stalemate against JS Kabylie in Tizi Ouzou, Algeria, during the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. Despite the draw, the twelve-time African champions secured their place in the quarterfinals, as confirmed by multiple reports. The match was part of a busy day of fixtures across the continent, but Al Ahly's progression was the headline result.
The stalemate in Tizi Ouzou was sufficient for Al Ahly to guarantee a top-two finish in Group A, thanks to ASFAR's 1-0 win over Young Africans in Rabat, Morocco. ASFAR's victory, sealed by a late goal from Anas Bach, left them just one point behind Al Ahly in second place, setting them up well for advancement.
Elsewhere in the Champions League, Power Dynamos boosted their hopes with a 2-0 home win over RS Berkane in Ndola, Zambia. Goals came from Ronel Manyanga early in the second half and Prince Mumba late on, leveling the Zambian side with RSB on seven points. In Luanda, Angola, Petro de Luanda drew 1-1 with 10-man Simba SC after leading through Pedro Pinto's early strike; Anicet Oura equalized for the Tanzanians with under 10 minutes remaining.
In the Confederation Cup, Azam FC edged AS Maniema Union 1-0 in Zanzibar City, with Sadio Kanoute scoring midway through the first half, tying them on nine points atop Group B with Wydad Casablanca and Union.
Action continues on Sunday with key matches, including St Eloi Lupopo versus Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Ahly's advancement underscores their dominance, while the tight group standings highlight the competition's intensity.
