The latest CAF Rankings don land and nothing change for top. Al Ahly still dey sit-down gidigba for number one with at least 66 points, showing say dem still be oga for African club football.
As dem update the table on February 16, 2026, e clear say Al Ahly never shift from the top spot at all, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
CAF Rankings: Al Ahly Still Hold Africa Tight
South Africa side Mamelodi Sundowns dey follow with at least 58 points, while Tunisia big boys Espérance de Tunis dey number three with 53 points.
Egypt still get strong presence as Pyramids FC (48) and Morocco side RS Berkane (47) complete the top five.
The rankings dey based on steady performance for CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup for the past five years. No be one-season wonder matter — na consistency dem dey reward.
As you go down small, you still see big names like Zamalek SC, Simba SC and TP Mazembe inside top 20. E show say competition for Africa no be small thing.
Rivers United Still Be NPFL No.1 Even After Setback
For Nigeria side, the news sweet and bitter small.
Even though Rivers United get tough 2025-26 continental run, dem still remain Nigeria highest-ranked club. Dem dey 22nd for Africa with 15 points — higher than any other NPFL team.
This one come few days after dem crash out from CAF Champions League group stage, where dem no fit win any match against teams like Pyramids FC and RS Berkane.
The five-year points system still help dem stand strong. Even if one season bad, your past steady runs still count.
For example, Power Dynamos dey 28th with 10 points, while Raja CA dey 21st with 17 points. The gap for that middle table no too wide.
For Rivers United, to still be NPFL top club for CAF Rankings go calm nerves small after that rough group stage.
But the drop show say difference dey between winning for home and really making impact for Africa.
Wetin This CAF Rankings Mean for Nigerian Clubs
The latest CAF Rankings don show again say Nigerian clubs still get work to do.
North Africa teams still dey dominate top positions. Egyptian, Moroccan and Tunisian clubs full everywhere for top side of the table because dem steady reach knockout rounds and group stages year after year.
For Rivers United and other NPFL teams, next continental campaign go very important.
If dem fit improve results for Africa, e go boost Nigeria name and help close the gap with Africa big boys.
As e stand now, no other Nigerian club enter top 30. Al Ahly still be the standard for the continent, while Rivers United still dey carry Nigeria ranking shoulder — even after season wey no really go as planned.
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Last Updated on February 18, 2026 1:49 pm by Hitvibz Media
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