Former champions line up for group stage CAF by el-admin - April 8, 2016 0759 Only one of eight CAF Champions League ties, which begin this weekend, does not feature a previous African champion. FIFA.com previews the knockout stage of Africa’s premier club competition. Share this: Group stage kicks off with historyDateJune 19, 2016In relation toCAFClub giants start group trekDateJune 17, 2016In relation toCAFHolders stumble in Morocco, Al Ahly heldDateApril 11, 2016In relation toCAF