Despite consistent appearances in recent CAF Interclub competitions, Nigeria’s Remo Stars and Kwara United are glaring absentees from the latest CAF Clubs’ Ranking released on Friday.
Remo Stars have represented Nigeria in each of the past three seasons, featuring in the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup, the 2023/24 CAF Champions League, and again in the 2024/25 Champions League. Similarly, Kwara United competed in the 2022/23 Confederation Cup, having also featured in the CAF Cup in 1999 and the Confederation Cup in 2007.
Only two Nigerian clubs made the 2025 list — Rivers United, ranked 23rd, and two-time African champions Enyimba, placed 35th despite not competing in continental club football this season. Debutants Abia Warriors remain unranked.
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At the top of the rankings, Al Ahly of Egypt maintain their stronghold on African club football, retaining the number one spot with 78 points. The 11-time Champions League winners have claimed four titles in the last six seasons, underlining their dominance ahead of Saturday’s draws for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Remo Stars, Kwara United Missing as CAF Releases 2025 Clubs’ Power Rankings
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August 8, 2025
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Kunle Solaja
Despite consistent appearances in recent CAF Interclub competitions, Nigeria’s Remo Stars and Kwara United are glaring absentees from the latest CAF Clubs’ Ranking released on Friday.
Remo Stars have represented Nigeria in each of the past three seasons, featuring in the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup, the 2023/24 CAF Champions League, and again in the 2024/25 Champions League. Similarly, Kwara United competed in the 2022/23 Confederation Cup, having also featured in the CAF Cup in 1999 and the Confederation Cup in 2007.
Only two Nigerian clubs made the 2025 list — Rivers United, ranked 23rd, and two-time African champions Enyimba, placed 35th despite not competing in continental club football this season. Debutants Abia Warriors remain unranked.
Brewery supporter
To download a graphic of the CAF Clubs’ Ranking for 2025, CLICK HERE.
At the top of the rankings, Al Ahly of Egypt maintain their stronghold on African club football, retaining the number one spot with 78 points. The 11-time Champions League winners have claimed four titles in the last six seasons, underlining their dominance ahead of Saturday’s draws for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns sit second with 62 points, followed by Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive de Tunis (57) in third place. Morocco’s RS Berkane, last season’s Confederation Cup winners, are fourth with 52 points, while Simba SC of Tanzania (48) complete the top five as East Africa’s highest-ranked club.
Egypt’s Pyramids FC (6th, 47 points) and Zamalek SC (7th, 42) add to the North African dominance, alongside Morocco’s Wydad AC (8th, 39) and Raja CA (joint 15th, 30). Algeria’s USM Alger (9th, 37) and CR Belouizdad (10th, 36) round off the top ten.
Some emerging sides have also made notable strides — South Africa’s Stellenbosch FC are joint 21st with 15 points despite limited continental history, while Ghana’s Dreams FC are 26th after a recent impressive run.
The updated rankings will determine seedings for Saturday’s preliminary draws, shaping the path for clubs chasing continental glory in the upcoming season.
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