The CAF Confederation Cup group stage hits round 5 with qualification races tightening across all four pools. With two matchdays left, every point now shifts the top-two picture and several sides are playing for survival.
Round 5 opens with pivotal fixtures that will shape final-day scenarios and separate contenders from those clinging on.
Azam vs Maniema Union (Friday)
Azam start the round third in Group B on four points, three behind Maniema Union in second, with leaders Wydad on 10. Azam beat Nairobi United 1–0 last time out, while Maniema upset Wydad 2–1. A home win would pull Azam level with Maniema and keep second place in reach going into the final round.
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Kaizer Chiefs vs Al Masry (Saturday)
Chiefs are second in Group D on seven points after back-to-back 1–0 wins over Zesco, while Al Masry sit third on six following two straight 0–0 draws with Zamalek. Chiefs can take a major step towards qualification with a win, but Al Masry arrive knowing anything less could leave them needing help on matchday 6.
Nairobi United vs Wydad AC (Saturday)
Bottom side Nairobi remain on zero points after four losses, while Wydad lead the group despite losing 2–1 at Maniema last time out. Nairobi have little margin left, but Wydad are chasing a top-two finish and can put themselves on the brink of qualification if results elsewhere go their way.
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AS Otoho d’Oyo vs Stellenbosch FC (Saturday)
CR Belouizdad lead Group C on nine points, with Otoho second on six and both Singida and Stellenbosch on four. Otoho beat Singida 2–1 in round 4, while Stellenbosch suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat to Belouizdad. Stellies need a result to stay alive for the final day; Otoho can move to nine and put one foot in the knockouts.
Zesco United vs Zamalek (Saturday)
Zesco are bottom on one point and must win to keep any realistic hope. Zamalek top the group on nine after beating Al Masry 2–1, following a 0–0 draw in the reverse fixture. With Chiefs and Al Masry still close behind, Zamalek cannot afford a slip — especially away from home.
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San Pedro vs USM Alger (Saturday)
USM Alger lead Group A on eight points and drew 0–0 with Djoliba last time out. San Pedro are third on four, after losing 2–1 at Olympic Safi in round 4. San Pedro need points to stay in the top-two race, but USM can virtually secure qualification with a win depending on the other result.
Singida Black Stars vs CR Belouizdad (Saturday)
Belouizdad arrive top on nine after winning 3–0 at Stellenbosch, while Singida are third on four after losing 2–1 at Otoho. For Singida, this is close to must-win territory to keep second place reachable. For Belouizdad, another win would seal progress with a match to spare.
Olympic Safi vs Djoliba (Saturday)
Olympic Safi are second on seven after beating San Pedro 2–1, while Djoliba sit bottom on one with a 0–0 draw against USM last time out. Safi can position themselves strongly for qualification, but Djoliba need a win to avoid elimination before the final round.
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The Takeaway
Chiefs and Belouizdad can move close to the knockouts, while Azam, San Pedro, Stellenbosch and Singida are fighting to keep the final matchday meaningful
With one round remaining, momentum, goal difference and head-to-head records loom large, ensuring no fixture is without consequence or continental weight.
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