Nigerian Clubs Face Tough Opponents in CAF Competitions
Rangers International, the NPFL champions, have been drawn to face AS Sobemap, the league champions from Benin, in the CAF Champions League. The first leg will take place in Ikenne, with the return leg in Benin.
Rivers United, the NPFL runners-up, will compete against San Pedro, the champions of Ivory Coast’s Ligue 1, starting with an away match before hosting the Ivorian team in the second leg. Both Nigerian clubs are aiming for a successful campaign; Rivers United seeks to return to the group phase after finishing last in the previous season, while Rangers aim to reach the group stage for the first time since the competition's modern format began in 1997.
If successful, Rangers could face ASN Nigelec from Niger Republic or Algerian club MC Alger, while Rivers United may meet Uganda’s Vipers or FC Nouadhibou from Mauritania in the second qualifying round. The first legs are scheduled for September 4-6, with return matches the following week.
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