Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2025\/26 group stage concludes this weekend, with four of the eight quarter-final places yet to be decided. The top two teams in each group will move on to the knockout stage.<\/p>\n
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In Group A, the two qualifiers are already known, but the contest for first place continues. USM Alger lead the standings on 13 points with a +5 goal difference and will host Morocco\u2019s Olympic Safi, who are one point behind on 12 (+3). The outcome of this match will determine who finishes top of the group.<\/p>\n
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In Group B, three-time champions Wydad Casablanca sit first on 12 points (+5) and host Tanzania\u2019s Azam FC (9 points, +0). A draw would be enough for Wydad to secure first place.<\/p>\n
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At the same time, AS Maniema Union from Democratic Republic of Congo, also on nine points (+2), are expected to push for a win against already eliminated Nairobi United (0 points, -7) in Lubumbashi. The results in this group will decide the final standings and which teams will progress.<\/p>\n
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