The Confederation of African Football has announced 10 nominees for the Men’s Club of the Year award at the 2026 CAF Awards.
The shortlist features some of the biggest and most successful clubs across Africa, with teams from Algeria, DR Congo, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Sudan and Tunisia making the list.
Algeria has two representatives, CR Belouizdad and USM Alger, while DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union also earned a nomination.
Egyptian giants Zamalek SC are among the nominees, alongside three Moroccan clubs: AS FAR, Olympic Club Safi and RS Berkane.
South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Sudanese side Al Hilal SC and Tunisian club ES Tunis complete the 10-team shortlist.
The Nominees Are:
CR Belouizdad (Algeria)
USM Alger (Algeria)
AS Maniema Union (DR Congo)
Zamalek SC (Egypt)
AS FAR (Morocco)
Olympic Club Safi (Morocco)
RS Berkane (Morocco)
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Al Hilal SC (Sudan)
ES Tunis (Tunisia)
The award will recognise the club that has made the biggest impact through its performances and achievements in African football.
Fans will now look forward to seeing which of the 10 nominees will be named CAF Men’s Club of the Year 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
