CAF Clubs of the 20th Century
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On 31 December 2000 the Confederation of African Football
(CAF) has published a ranking with the most successful clubs of the 20th century
in the African continent
(CAF African Club of the Century).
The ranking was calculated by the exclusively on the basis of performance by Africa
n teams throughout their participation in CAF club competitions (from the quarter-finals to final
) from 1964 to 2000. Clubs' performance from the Group Stage of the Champions League
, international competition run by CAF
since 1997, have been included. Regional competitions organizated by football associations members to the organization has not been considered. CAF has not considered the performance of the teams in Afro-Asian Club Championship
. Clubs' performance on the first edition
of the FIFA Club World Cup
, held in Brazil
on January 2000, has been included in the ranking.
CAF's classification of African clubs is made on the following basis:
Top Ten Africa's clubs of the 20th Century:
Full list published by CAF on 31 December 2000 (top 18)
Nationality is indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code(s).
Based on this statistical study, Egypt
's Al-Ahly was named
as "African club of the century" by the continental governing body
on 31 December 2000.
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
(CAF) has published a ranking with the most successful clubs of the 20th century
20th century
Many people define the 20th century as running from January 1, 1901 to December 31, 2000, others would rather define it as beginning on January 1, 1900....
in the African continent
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
(CAF African Club of the Century).
The ranking was calculated by the exclusively on the basis of performance by Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
n teams throughout their participation in CAF club competitions (from the quarter-finals to final
Final (competition)
The final of a competition is the match or round in which the winner of the entire event is decided.In sports competitions following a knockout system, where only two individuals or teams compete in each match, the final is usually played between the winners of two semi-finals...
) from 1964 to 2000. Clubs' performance from the Group Stage of the Champions League
CAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the...
, international competition run by CAF
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
since 1997, have been included. Regional competitions organizated by football associations members to the organization has not been considered. CAF has not considered the performance of the teams in Afro-Asian Club Championship
Afro-Asian Club Championship
The Afro-Asian Club Championship, sometimes referred to as the Afro-Asian Cup, was a football competition endorsed by the Confederation of African Football and Asian Football Confederation , contested between the winners of the African Champions' Cup and the Asian Club Championship, the two...
. Clubs' performance on the first edition
2000 FIFA Club World Championship
The 2000 FIFA Club World Championship was the pilot edition of the FIFA Club World Championship held in Brazil from 5 January to 14 January 2000...
of the FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup is a football competition between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations.The first FIFA Club World Championship took place in Brazil in January 2000...
, held in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
on January 2000, has been included in the ranking.
CAF's classification of African clubs is made on the following basis:
| Competition | 6 Points | 5 Points | 4 Points | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAF Champions League CAF Champions League The CAF Champions League is an annual international club football competition run by the Confederation of African Football . The top club sides from Africa's football leagues are invited to participate in this competition, which is the premier club football competition on the continent and the... 1997-2000 |
Champion | Runner up | Semifinalist | 3rd in Group Stage | 4th in Group Stage | |
| African Cup of Champions Clubs 1965-1996 |
Champion | Runner up | Semifinalist | Quarterfinalist | ||
| African Cup Winners' Cup African Cup Winners' Cup The African Cup Winners' Cup was a football competition that started in 1975 and merged with the CAF Cup in 2004 to form the CAF Confederations Cup... 1975-2000 |
Champion | Runner up | Semifinalist | Quarterfinalist | ||
| CAF Cup CAF Cup The CAF Cup was an annual competition organised by the CAF for domestic leagues runner-ups of member associations who haven't qualified to one of the two pre-existing CAF international club competitions the African Cup of Champions Clubs or the African Cup Winners' Cup.-Format:Only runner-ups of... 1992-2000 |
Champion | Runner up | Semifinalist | Quarterfinalist | ||
| CAF Super Cup CAF Super Cup The CAF Super Cup is an annual African association football competition contested between the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The competition was first held in 1993 and is organised by the Confederation of African Football... 1992-2000 |
Champion | |||||
| FIFA Club World Cup 2000 FIFA Club World Championship The 2000 FIFA Club World Championship was the pilot edition of the FIFA Club World Championship held in Brazil from 5 January to 14 January 2000... 2000 |
Each round |
Top Ten Africa's clubs of the 20th Century:
| Position | Team | Country | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ahly | 40 | |
| 2 | El-Zamalek | 37 | |
| 3 | Asante Kotoko | 34 | |
| Canon Yaoundé | 34 | ||
| 5 | Espérance Tunis | 27 | |
| ASEC Mimosas ASEC Mimosas The Académie Sportive des Employés de Commerce Mimosas is an Ivorian football club based in Abidjan. The club is also known as ASEC Mimosas Abidjan and ASEC Abidjan, especially in international club competitions. Founded in 1948, they are the most successful side in Ivorian football, having won... |
27 | ||
| 7 | Hearts of Oak Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Hearts of Oak or just Hearts, is an association football club based in Accra, Ghana.- History :... |
26 | |
| 8 | Africa Sports | 25 | |
| 9 | JS Kabylie | 20 | |
| 10 | Englebert | 19 |
Full list published by CAF on 31 December 2000 (top 18)
Nationality is indicated by the corresponding FIFA country code(s).
Based on this statistical study, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
's Al-Ahly was named
as "African club of the century" by the continental governing body
Confederation of African Football
The Confederation of African Football is the administrative and controlling body for African association football.CAF represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions, and controls the prize money, regulations and media rights to those...
on 31 December 2000.
See also
- IFFHS Africa's best clubs of the 20th century
External links
- CAF Ranking of African Clubs on RSSSF.com