The CAF Champions League 2026-2027 group-stage field has reached 10 teams, with RS Berkane among the latest clubs to secure qualification after matches played on Friday and Saturday.
The Moroccan side completed a 3-0 aggregate victory over Star Sport Academy by winning the second leg 1-0 on Saturday. Their success confirmed a place alongside Young Africans, Petro de Luanda, Wiliete SC, Orlando Pirates, MC Alger, Esperance de Tunis, Horoya AC, Pyramids FC and Zamalek SC.
Wiliete SC produced one of the notable results of the qualifying round by eliminating the defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns. The Angolan club advanced on the away-goals rule following a 1-1 aggregate draw.
MC Alger also booked their place in the next stage with a convincing 3-0 victory over Enugu Rangers.
The qualifying process continues on Sunday, with several second-leg matches still to be played. The remaining group-stage places will be decided after the conclusion of the second qualifying round.
The 10 clubs already through are:
- Young Africans (Tanzania) - Petro de Luanda (Angola) - Wiliete SC (Angola) - Orlando Pirates (South Africa) - MC Alger (Algeria) - Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia) - Horoya AC (Guinea) - Pyramids FC (Egypt) - Zamalek SC (Egypt) - RS Berkane (Morocco)