Zambia’s Red Arrows have been drawn in Group C of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup following their historic qualification for the group stage, setting up continental encounters against AS Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars.
The Airmen secured their place in the group stage after eliminating South African giants Kaizer Chiefs on penalties, winning 3-2 in the shootout following a 1-1 aggregate draw. The achievement marked the first time in the club’s history that Red Arrows had reached this stage of the competition.
Red Arrows will now prepare to face Maniema Union and Singida Black Stars as they begin their maiden group-stage campaign. Both sides will provide a test for the Zambian representatives as they seek to establish themselves among the competition’s leading teams.
The fourth team in Group C is yet to be confirmed. The remaining place will be filled by the winner of the outstanding qualification process involving Algeria’s CR Belouizdad, Mauritania’s AS Douanes and Guinea’s Hafia FC.
The group-stage campaign is scheduled to begin between 27 and 29 November 2026, giving Red Arrows an opportunity to build on their memorable qualifying run as preparations intensify for their continental challenge.
Having overcome Kaizer Chiefs in dramatic circumstances, the Airmen will be eager to carry that resilience into the group stage. Their immediate objective will be to compete strongly against their opponents and collect the points needed to progress to the knockout rounds.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, making every match important as Red Arrows pursue further history in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
Group C – 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup
AS Maniema Union — Democratic Republic of Congo
Singida Black Stars — Tanzania
Fourth team: CR Belouizdad (Algeria), AS Douanes (Mauritania) or Hafia FC (Guinea), depending on the unresolved qualification process.
