Category: CAF Champions League
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CAFCL: “We expect hostility, we are ready for their antics in the second leg” Ogunmodede
Remo Stars Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has spoken of his expectations in their CAF Champions League first preliminary round second leg against AS FAR of Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ogunmodede’s side won the first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium on Sunday 2-1 after goals from Nduka Junior and Sodiq Ismael and will be going to Morocco…
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CAFWCL: A.O Etincelle, Edo Queens get semi-final opponents
Nigeria representative in ongoing CAF Women Champions League Wafu-B qualifiers, Edo Queens have been pitted against FC Inter D’Abidjan in the semi-final fixtures which is set to take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Edo Queens secured their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualification tournament following…
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Ilechukwu confident of progress in CAF Champions League after slim margin victory
Rangers International manager, Fidelis Ilechukwu is optimistic about his team’s chances of progressing to the next round of the CAF Champions League after their 1-0 win over Comoros Island outfit, U.S Zilimadjou, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The winning goal came from a 22nd-minute header by Uwumiro Frank, assisted by Agu Kenechukwu’s corner kick. Despite a strong start,…
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CAFCL: Rangers International pip US Zilimadjou in first leg
Nigeria’s Rangers International have recorded a vital win in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round against US Zilimadjou in Uyo on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal by Uwumiro Frank was all the Nigeria Premier Football League champions needed to take all points at the Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium, Uyo. Frank opened…
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CAFCL: Dominant Remo Stars knock down ASFAR FC to coup maximum points
Remo Stars Sporting Club have begun their CAF Champions League campaign with a well deserved 2-1 victory against AS FAR FC at the Ikenne Stadium as CAF continental action continues, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Captain Nduka Junior opened the goal scoring board in the 19th minute of the encounter after glancing home a Sodiq Ismail freekick from…
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Ogunmodede confident of progress in CAF Competition
Ahead of their CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against Morocco’s ASFAR, Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede is drawing on his team’s past experience to fuel their ambitions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite failing to advance beyond the preliminary round in their previous two attempts, Ogunmodede believes that his team’s increased experience will serve them well. “We…
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Nigerian quartet set for CAF’s continental club competitions financial boost
African football governing body CAF have announced a significant financial boost for participating clubs in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederations Cup. This initiative, led by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, aims to promote football development across Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A key highlight of this announcement is the provision of USD 50,000…
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2024/25 CAF continental action set for Friday kick-off
The chase for African football supremacy begins this week as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) launches the 2024/25 season of its premier club competitions. The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will both commence with preliminary rounds, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The first leg of the preliminary round will take place between August 16-18,…
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CAF WAFU B Qualifiers: Edo Queens tipped for dominant historic campaign
Nigerian champions Edo Queens made a resounding start to their CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifying campaign, thrashing AS GNN 5-0 in their Group B opener on Sunday as expected of them after being tipped for an historic showdown, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Highly motivated financially by the state government before taking off in Nigeria, Moses…
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SNWFSC backs Edo Queens to win Wafu B Champions League
The Sapphire Nigeria Women Football Supporters Club (SNWFSC) is backing Edo Queens to win the Wafu B Champions League Qualifier in Ivory Coast, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Benin Ladies are Nigeria’s representative to the regional showpiece after winning the NWFL Premiership title for the first time in their history. SNWFSC President, Jadesola Adelabu urged Nigerians in…
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CAFWCL: Zonal qualifiers set to kick-off
The quest for continental glory is heating up as teams across Africa battle it out in qualifiers for the CAF Women’s Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This prestigious tournament, now in its fourth edition, has rapidly grown in stature since its inception, captivating audiences worldwide with its intense competition and inspiring stories. With defending champions Mamelodi…
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CAFWCL WAFU-B play-off: New recruits set to fuel Edo Queens trophy hunt
With less than 10 days to the commencement of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifiers in Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeria representatives to the event Edo Queens Football Club of Benin are optimistic that the skills of Suliat Abideen, Folashade Ijamilusi, Oyono Monle, Vera Samuel and others who were recently recruited by Edo Queens management to…
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Date, venue for CAFWCL qualifiers revealed
The 2024-2025 women’s interclub football season is set to officially commence on Wednesday, July 24, with the draw for the CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers taking place across four zones: UNAF, UNIFFAC, WAFU B, and CECAFA, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The draw will be held at the CAF Headquarters in Egypt and here are the teams participating…
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Rangers, Remo Stars among teams’ cleared for CAF licensing ahead of 2024/25 CAFCL, CAFCC campaign
Nigeria representative in the CAF Champions League, Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars alongside Confederations Cup participant in El-Kanemi Warriors and Enyimba FC have been cleared by the African football governing body, CAF after meeting the club licensing requirements, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The CAF Interclub 2024/25 season is officially underway following the preliminary draw, CAF announced the…
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Ilechukwu: Rangers won’t underestimated CAF Champions League opponents
Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has warned that his team will not take their preliminary round opponents in the CAF Champions League lightly, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions were drawn against Union Sportive Zilimadjou of Comoros on Thursday, and Ilechukwu is keen to avoid complacency. “In the continent, there are no…
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CAF CL: Rangers draw Comoros champions as Remo Stars play ASFAR
Nigeria Premier Football League champions will face Comoros champion, US Zilimadjou in the first round of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. In the draws held on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, the Flying Antelopes will kickstart their campaign with the first leg scheduled for Maluzini between August 16 and 18. While the return…
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Rangers to recruit for CAFCL – Ilechukwu
After winning the Nigeria Premier League title, Enugu Rangers coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu now shifts attention to the continent where his team will next season compete at the highest level, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The working one as fondly called in Lagos guided Enugu Rangers to their first league title in 8 years, beating defending champion Enyimba, Remo…
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CAFCL: Rangers begin preparation
Newly crowned Nigeria Premier Football League champion, Enugu Rangers are not allowing their 8th league title triumph get over them as they immediately begin preparations for their CAF Champions League campaign, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Rangers on Sunday won their 8th NPFL title after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 at the Cathedral following defeats to closest rivals, Enyimba…
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CAF set deadline for submission of club representatives
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a deadline for member associations, including Nigeria, to submit their list of representatives for the preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. CAF had previously announced that the preliminary rounds would commence in August 2024. According to Micky Jnr, a reputable…
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TotalEnergies CAF Champions League: Austin Oladapo’s TP Mazembe fall to Al Ahly’s sword
Al Ahly’s players and supporters erupted in joyous applause, indicating that the Egyptian powerhouses had successfully executed a stunning comeback to defeat Austin Oladapo’s TP Mazembe 3-0 on Friday evening and secure their spot in yet another TotalEnergies CAF Champions League final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Few could have foreseen the drama that would unfold in the…