Matchday 5 of the 2025-2026 Caf Champions League group stage begins on February 6, with several teams eyeing quarter-final spots. Key fixtures include MC Alger hosting Al Hilal in Group C, amid tight standings across all groups. Broadcasts are available on beIN Sports and Super Sports.
The 2025-2026 Caf Champions League enters a crucial phase with matchday 5 of the group stage, scheduled from February 6 to 8, 2026. This penultimate round offers opportunities for clubs to secure advancement to the quarter-finals or solidify their positions.
In Group A, Pyramids FC leads with 10 points from four matches (three wins, one draw, goal difference +7), followed by RS Berkane on seven points (two wins, one draw, one loss, +1). Power Dynamos FC sits third with four points (one win, one draw, two losses, -3), while Rivers United FC trails with one point (one draw, three losses, -5). The Saturday fixture sees Power Dynamos face RS Berkane at 14:00 GMT+1.
Group B features Al Ahly SC atop with eight points (two wins, two draws, +5), ahead of Young Africans SC and AS FAR, both on five points (one win, two draws, one loss; goal differences -1 and 0, respectively). JS Kabylie has two points (two draws, two losses, -4).
Group C highlights the marquee clash of MC Alger versus Al Hilal on Friday, February 6, at 20:00 GMT+1. Al Hilal Club tops the group with eight points (two wins, two draws, +2), while MC Alger holds third place on four points (one win, one draw, two losses, even goal difference). Mamelodi Sundowns FC is second with five points (one win, two draws, one loss, +1), and FC Saint-Éloi Lupopo matches MC Alger's points but with a -3 goal difference.
In Group D, Stade Malien leads unbeaten with eight points (two wins, two draws, +3), contrasting sharply with Simba SC's one point (one draw, three losses, -3). Petro Luanda meets Simba SC on Saturday at 17:00 GMT+1.
All matches air on beIN Sports and Super Sports. Note a reported discrepancy in kickoff time for MC Alger vs Al Hilal, with one source indicating 19:00, though the official schedule lists 20:00 GMT+1. These games could reshape the qualification landscape.