The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a new update to the list of approved stadiums to host matches for the African Champions League and the Confederation Cup, in preparation for the start of the group stage scheduled for next November.

Tunisia has witnessed an unprecedented decline, as CAF has only approved the Rades Stadium, excluding the Tayeb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax and the Olympic Stadium in Sousse, due to technical observations related to lighting in Mhiri — despite the installation of a new system pending approval — and other issues concerning infrastructure and the pitch in Sousse.

In contrast, Morocco topped the list of African countries in terms of the number of approved facilities, having received the green light for 12 stadiums in the cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Berkane, Agadir, Al Hoceima, El Jadida, and Oujda, a number that reflects the significant development seen in the sports infrastructure of the kingdom in recent years.

South Africa came in second place with 10 approved stadiums spread across various major cities, while Algeria ranked third with 7 stadiums, including 5 July, Nelson Mandela, and Miloud Hadefi, after excluding the Mustapha Tchaker and Rouiba stadiums for not meeting the technical requirements.

Egypt recorded a decline in the list, as CAF approved only five stadiums: Cairo International, Al Salam, 30 June, Suez, and the Suez Canal Authority in Ismailia, while the Borg El Arab and Alexandria stadiums were absent due to technical and administrative observations.

For its part, Libya improved its position after three stadiums were approved: Tripoli, Benghazi, and Benina, allowing its clubs to play their continental matches at home after years of playing away.

In contrast, stadiums from 13 African countries were excluded from the list, including Sudan, Guinea Conakry, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe, for not meeting the required standards set by the African Union.

CAF has set the dates for the group stage matches, with the first round taking place between November 21 and 23, followed by the second round between the 28th and 30th of the same month, with competitions temporarily halted due to the organization of the Arab Cup in Qatar and the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, before resuming in January 2026.