The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its latest club rankings ahead of the 2025/26 continental campaign.
The preliminary round draw for the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup is set to take place tomorrow in Tanzania.
Rivers United Football Club emerged as the highest-ranked Nigerian side, placing 24th on the continental list with 14 points.
The Port Harcourt-based club has been Nigeria’s most consistent representative in CAF competitions in recent seasons.
Enyimba Football Club, Nigeria’s most successful club on the continent, missed out on the top 30 clubs in the latest CAF rankings, placing 35th with 7 points.
The two-time Champions League winners, once a dominant force on the continent, have struggled to make significant progress in recent editions of CAF competitions.
Their last notable appearance came in the 2024/25 Confederation Cup group stage, but early elimination and inconsistent showings in recent years have affected their coefficient standing.
The rankings are based on clubs’ performances in CAF competitions over the last five seasons, with greater weight placed on recent results.
Al Ahly FC of Egypt tops the overall list with 78 points, followed by Mamelodi Sundowns (62) and Espérance Sportive de Tunis (57).
The draw for both competitions will take place on Saturday in Tanzania, with fixtures expected to begin in the coming weeks.
