The much-anticipated draws for the 2024–2025 season have paired top Nigeria Premier League teams with exciting opponents, promising fiery clashes on the road to glory in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup.
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Enugu Rangers, the reigning NPFL champions, will take centre stage in the prestigious CAF Champions League, Footballrover reports.
Their opening battle sees them face US Zilimadjou of Comoros in a fight for a place in the next round.
The victor will then lock horns with the winner of the St. Louis vs. GDSE matchup to secure a coveted group stage spot.
Remo Stars, another NPFL powerhouse, will face a formidable opponent in Morocco’s ASFAR FC.
The winner of this clash will then take on either South Sudan’s Al Merreikh FC or the Libyan Premier League champion for a chance to reach the group stage.
Meanwhile, in the CAF Confederation Cup, El-Kanemi Warriors make a highly anticipated return to continental football. Their journey begins against Benin Dadje FC.
Enyimba, the most decorated Nigerian club in CAF competitions, enjoys a bye in the first round.
The Peoples Elephant will enter the fray in the final qualification round, facing the winner of the Haifa FC vs. Rahimo FC encounter to secure their group stage berth.
The first leg battles will be held between August 16th and 18th, with the return legs following a week later.
Get ready for a summer filled with nail-biting action as Nigerian Premier League teams chase continental glory!
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