They are alongside Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates ahead of the 2026/27 continental campaign. ORLANDO PIRATES AND KAIZER CHIEFS TRAILOrlando Pirates are South Africa’s second-highest ranked club. This is despite suffering a second preliminary round exit in last season’s CAF Champions League. The Amakhosi boosted their CAF coefficient after returning to continental football last season and reaching the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. For Mamelodi Sundowns, top spot reinforces their status as Africa’s team to beat heading into another CAF Champions League campaign.