Remo Stars, Rivers United Learn CAF Champions League Fate
Nigerian clubs Remo Stars and Rivers United have discovered their fate in the upcoming CAF Champions League. Remo Stars will face Comoros side US Zilimadjou in the first preliminary round, with the first leg scheduled to be held in Nigeria in September.
Meanwhile, Rivers United will take on either AC Leopards from Congo or Black Bulls from Mozambique in their first preliminary round fixture. The ultimate goal for Remo Stars is to make a strong statement in their continental debut after clinching their first NPFL crown, while Rivers United aims to re-establish themselves among Africa's elite clubs.
The CAF Champions League preliminary round matches will follow an aggregate format, with the winners advancing to the next stage. The competition is set to kick off on September 19, 2025, with the Group Stage beginning on November 21, 2025, and the knockout phase starting on March 13, 2026.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from NaijaNews. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on NaijaNews
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Tough Continental Draws for Remo Stars, Rivers Utd
Remo Stars Relocate To Abeokuta, Crown FC Set Date For New NNL Season
Remo Stars Shine in Continental Debut, Kwara United Stumble in CAF Confederation Cup
Remo Stars Begin NPFL Title Defence With Draw Against Rivers United
Remo Stars, Rivers United Draw 1-1 In NPFL 2025/2026 Season Opener
NPFL: Rivers United coach Finidi optimistic of opening day win over Remo Stars
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
