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African club football is growing in stature, with fierce rivalries, passionate fan bases, and competitive tournaments like the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. Consistent performance, historical dominance, and recent success distinguish several clubs in 2025. While official rankings fluctuate and new talents emerge, here are Africa’s top 10 football clubs as of mid-2025, based on their recent continental performances, historical achievements, and overall standing.
List Of Top 10 Best football Clubs In Africa 2025
1. Al Ahly
The Kings of Africa without a doubt. Al Ahly is the most successful club in African football history, with a record 12 CAF Champions League titles. Their dominance is almost impossible to question. It is based on a lot of money, a huge and passionate fan base, and a never-ending quest for excellence. Al Ahly has kept up their impressive form in the 2024–2025 season. They have a high win percentage at home and away, with a strong attack that scores more than 2 goals per match and a strong defense that gives up less than 0.8 goals per match. Their ability to consistently make it to and win continental finals shows that they are still the best African club football team.
2. Mamelodi Sundowns
The Powerhouse of the Southern Hemisphere. Mamelodi Sundowns have become a powerful team in African football, thanks to their attractive “tiki-taka” style of play that focuses on keeping the ball. They won the CAF Champions League in 2016 and the first African Football League in 2023. They have always been in the running for continental honors, reaching the CAF Champions League final in 2025. They are also very good at home, with a near-perfect record and a high overall win rate in the 2024–2025 season. Sundowns’ smart investments in scouting and player development have made their team strong enough to compete at the highest level.
3. Espérance de Tunis
The Tunisian Torchbearers. Espérance de Tunis is a well-known name in North African football. They have a long history and have won the CAF Champions League four times (1994, 2011, 2018, and 2019). “Taraji” is known for their tactical discipline and passionate support. They always make it through the tough stages of continental competitions. They have been doing well at home in the 2024-2025 season, fighting for the top spot in the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 and making it to the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League, where they lost to Mamelodi Sundowns by a narrow margin. They are a force to be reckoned with because of their experience and ability to work under pressure.
4. RS Berkane
Experts in the Confederation Cup. Renaissance Sportive de Berkane has made a name for itself as a strong team in the CAF Confederation Cup. They have won the trophy three times, most recently in 2025. Their ability to win this competition over and over shows how smart and tough they are tactically. In the 2024–2025 season, they have kept up their strong domestic form in the Botola Pro, with a great goal difference and a lot of clean sheets. This shows that their defense is solid and their offense is effective. Berkane’s rise shows that Moroccan football is getting better and better on the continental stage.
5. Simba
East Africa’s Rise Simba Sports Club has become one of the best clubs in East Africa, always trying to go far in CAF competitions. They haven’t won the CAF Champions League yet, but they’ve made it to the quarter-finals several times (2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024), which shows that they are getting better. Simba kept up their strong domestic challenge in the 2024–2025 season and did well in the CAF Confederation Cup, making it to the final before losing. They are a team to watch because they have a lot of passionate fans and are always working to make their team better.
6. Pyramids
The New Kid on the Block Becomes King. Pyramids FC’s rise to the top of Egyptian and African football has been nothing short of amazing. With a lot of money behind them, they quickly put together a talented team, and their drive led them to a historic achievement: winning their first-ever CAF Champions League title in 2025. This win solidified their place among the best in the continent and marked a change in the established order. They have done well in their domestic league in 2024–2025, scoring a lot of goals and having a strong defense.
7. Zamalek
The White Knights’ Lasting Legacy. Zamalek SC, the other big football team in Cairo, is one of the best in Africa. They have won the CAF Champions League five times. They are always in the running for both domestic and continental tournaments because they have a fierce rivalry with Al Ahly. In the 2024–2025 season, Zamalek has kept up a strong win record in the Egyptian Premier League and always makes it to the knockout stages of CAF competitions. Their long history and strong reputation make them a tough opponent for any club on the continent.
8. Wydad AC
The Red Castle’s Continental Strength. Wydad Athletic Club is a key part of Moroccan football and a strong team in Africa, having won the CAF Champions League three times (1992, 2017, and 2022). The Stade Mohammed V, where they play their home games, is known for its electric atmosphere, which gives them a big advantage. Wydad kept fighting for the top spot in the Botola Pro during the 2024–2025 season, showing how strong their defense was and how well they could get results. They are always a threat because they have been through the tough CAF Champions League before.
9. USM Alger
The Algerian Cup Experts and the Continental Champions. Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger, or USM Alger, is a well-known Algerian club with a strong record at home and a big win in continental football: they won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2023 and the CAF Super Cup in 2024. Their form in the domestic league has changed a bit over the past few years, but they are still a strong team, especially at home. Their recent continental silverware shows that they have the potential to consistently compete at the highest level.
10. CR Belouizdad
The growing strength of Algeria. Chabab Riadhi de Belouizdad has been the best team in Algerian football in recent years, winning several league titles. They have been doing better in the CAF Champions League because they have been doing so well in their own league. They have made it to the group stage and even the quarter-finals (2021, 2022). CR Belouizdad has kept up a high win rate in the Algerian Ligue 1 during the 2024–2025 season. This shows that they are consistent and want to stay among Africa’s best teams.
