Two Nigerian clubs, Rivers United and Enyimba FC, have earned places in the 2025 CAF top 50 club rankings, standing tall among Africa’s elite.
The list, released on Friday, assesses the performances of teams across the continent based on their results in CAF inter-club competitions over recent seasons.
It takes into account points gained from appearances, wins, and progression in tournaments such as the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly once again underline their dominance, taking the number one spot with an impressive 78 points.
The record African champions continue to set the standard in club football on the continent, having maintained remarkable consistency in both domestic and continental competitions.
Close behind are Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa with 62 points, and Tunisia’s Espérance in third place with 57 points, both of whom have been regular threats in the Champions League in recent years.
For Nigeria, Rivers United lead the way with a 19th-place ranking, securing 14 points, while Enyimba FC, Africa’s two-time Champions League winners, sit in joint 27th place with 7 points.
Their positions reflect Nigeria’s steady but challenging journey in regaining dominance in African football, as the nation’s clubs face fierce competition from North and Southern African sides that have heavily invested in squad depth and infrastructure.
CAF Club Rankings 2025 – Top 50
1. Al Ahly FC (Egypt) – 78 points
2. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) – 62 points
3. Espérance (Tunisia) – 57 points
4. RS Berkane (Morocco) – 52 points
5. Simba SC (Tanzania) – 48 points
6. Pyramids FC (Egypt) – 47 points
7. Zamalek SC (Egypt) – 42 points
8. Wydad AC (Morocco) – 39 points
9. USM Alger (Algeria) – 37 points
10. CR Belouizdad (Algeria) – 36 points
11. Young Africans (Tanzania) – 34 points
12. Al Hilal (Sudan) – 34 points
13. ASEC Mimosas (Côte d’Ivoire) – 33 points
14. TP Mazembe (DR Congo) – 30.5 points
15. Raja Casablanca (Morocco) – 30 points
16. Orlando Pirates (South Africa) – 30 points
17. Atlético Petroleos (Angola) – 27 points
18. MC Alger (Algeria) – 21 points
19. AS FAR (Morocco) – 21 points
20. GD Sagrada Esperança (Angola) – 20 points
21. Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) – 15 points
22. Constantine (Algeria) – 15 points
23. Rivers United (Nigeria) – 14 points
24. Al Masry (Egypt) – 14 points
25. JS Kabylie (Algeria) – 13 points
26. Dreams FC (Ghana) – 12 points
27. Stade Malien (Mali) – 10.5 points
28. Horoya AC (Guinea) – 10 points
29. Future FC (Egypt) – 9.5 points
30. Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia) – 9 points
31. Marumo Gallants (South Africa) – 9 points
32. FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania) – 8 points
33. ES Sétif (Algeria) – 8 points
34. Abu Salim (Libya) – 8 points
35. Jaraaf (Senegal) – 7 points
36. Enyimba FC (Nigeria) – 7 points
37. Coton Sport (Cameroon) – 7 points
38. CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) – 6.5 points
39. US Monastirienne (Tunisia) – 6 points
40. Galaxy FC (Botswana) – 6 points
41. Al Merrikh (Sudan) – 6 points
42. Al Ahli Benghazi (Libya) – 6 points
43. AS Vita Club (DR Congo) – 5 points
44. Lunda-Sul (Angola) – 5 points
45. Bravos Maquis (Angola) – 5 points
46. AS Maniema Union (DR Congo) – 5 points
47. CSMD Noirs (DR Congo) – 5 points
48. Stade Malien de Bamako (Mali) – 5 points
49. Stade d’Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) – 5 points
50. Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa) – 4 points
