As the new season of African football kicks off, the ranking of the continent’s best clubs continues to be a hot topic. Based on the latest CAF Club Rankings, Al Ahly remains the undisputed leader, a position they’ve held for several seasons, thanks to their consistent performances in the CAF Champions League.
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This ranking takes into account club performances from the 2019 to 2024 seasons, with greater weight given to recent results. For the 2024 ranking, performances in the 2023/2024 season carry the most significance. This method allows for a dynamic assessment of the top football clubs across Africa.
CAF Club Ranking 2024 (Vilabu Bora Afrika)
- Al Ahly (Egypt) — 82 points
- Esperance Tunis (Tunisia) — 61 points
- Wydad AC (Morocco) — 60 points
- Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) — 54 points
- Zamalek (Egypt) — 43 points
- RS Berkane (Morocco) — 42 points
- Simba SC (Tanzania) — 39 points
- Petro de Luanda (Angola) — 39 points
- TP Mazembe (DR Congo) — 38 points
- CR Belouizdad (Algeria) — 37 points
- USM Alger (Algeria) — 36 points
- Raja CA (Morocco) — 35 points
- Young Africans S.C. (Tanzania) — 31 points
- ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) — 30 points
- Pyramids FC (Egypt) — 29 points
- Al Hilal (Sudan) — 25 points
- JS Kabylie (Algeria) — 22 points
- Rivers United (Nigeria) — 18 points
- Horoya AC (Guinea) — 18 points
- Étoile du Sahel (Tunisia) — 16 points
- Orlando Pirates (South Africa) — 16 points
The Methodology Behind the Ranking
The points system in the CAF Club Ranking is based on club performances in both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. Clubs accumulate points for each stage they reach in these competitions.
For example, the Champions League winner earns six points, and this score is multiplied by five for the 2023/2024 season, giving Al Ahly their impressive 30 points just from last season. Teams are evaluated across the last five years, with each season weighted progressively less as time passes.
Simba SC and Young Africans S.C. in CAF Ranking
Tanzania’s top clubs, Simba SC and Young Africans (Yanga), have solidified their positions among the top 20. Simba SC remains a dominant force in the region, while Yanga has made impressive strides, climbing steadily in the rankings after strong performances in domestic and continental tournaments.
Conclusion
The 2024 CAF rankings showcase the strength and competitiveness of African clubs, with North and West African teams dominating the top spots. As the 2024/2025 season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these rankings shift, particularly with clubs like Al Ahly, Wydad, and Esperance continuing to battle for supremacy in African football.
Stay tuned for further updates on the ranking, and watch how these clubs perform in the upcoming CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
