Category: CAF Confederation Cup
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Zubairu laments over missed Chances and substandard preparatory games in CAF Confederation Cup draw
El-Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Aliyu Zubairu has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw against Beninoise side Dadje FC in the CAF Confederation Cup to two reasons, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite dominating the match, the Nigerian side struggled to convert their chances, with Gimba Ajiji’s late strike salvaging a home draw. Zubairu who complained to the media about…
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CAFCC: Gimba Ajiji saves El Kanemi Warriors blushes
El Kanemi Warriors played out a draw against Dadje FC as they begin their campaign to the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A last gasp goal from Gimba Ajiji was required for the President Federation Cup winners to play 1-1 against the side from Burkina Faso in their first leg CAF Confederation Cup…
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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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El-Kanemi Warriors’ CAF Confederation Cup tie moved to Remo Stars Stadium
El-Kanemi Warriors’ upcoming CAF Confederation Cup clash against Beninoise club, Dadje FC, may be hosted at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Nigersoccernet.com gathers. This is contrary to the rather the general expectation of the initially scheduled Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja as the venue for the tie. The first leg of the preliminary round…
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We are committed to bringing glory to Maiduguri – Aliyu Zubairu
Nigeria President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors are set for the continental challenge, and other competition ahead of them, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. After winning the country’s Federation Cup against all odds, El-Kanemi Warriors picked one of the two CAF Confederation Cup tickets available for the country. They will play Dadje FC of Benin Republic in the…
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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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CAF CC: El Kanemi draw Dadje FC
One of Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, El Kanemi Warriors have been drawn to play against Dadje FC of Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Borno Army who are the Nigeria President Federation Cup champions will play host to the Benin Republic Football League 2023/2024 runners up in the first leg at a venue…
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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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CAFCC Final: Shehu Dikko appointed as match commissioner
The vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko has been appointed as the match commissioner for the CAF Confederation Cup final between Zamalek of Egypt and Morocco’s RS Berkane. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former chairman of the League Management Committee of the Nigeria Premier Football League champions will on Sunday ensure the encounter on and…
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CAFCC: USM Algiers send Rivers United packing
Reigning champions USM Alger overturned their first-leg defeat to Nigeria’s Rivers United with a 2-1 aggregate win on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Mali forward Abdoulaye Kanou bagged a brace in Algiers to end the Pride of Rivers dream of a semi final berth at the Stade du 5-Juillet-1962. Kanou broke the deadlock after 37 minute of…
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Ramadan Fast affected our performances against Rivers United – USM Alger coach
CAF Confederation Cup holder, USM Alger on Sunday fell to a 1-0 loss to Nigeria’s Rivers United at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo thanks to Augustine Okejepha 10th minutes beauty, Nigeriasoccernet.com earlier reported. The game which sawthe host dominate from start to finish produced just a goal and with his team playing second fiddle for…
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CAFCC: Rivers United take slim win to Algiers
Nigeria’s Rivers United earned a slim win over defending champions, USM Algiers in the first leg of quarter final of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal by Augustine Okejepha was all the Nigerian representatives needed to win the first installment of the fixture at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa…
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North African giants USM Alger arrive in Nigeria for CAF Confederation Cup clash
USM Alger, the Algerian football powerhouse, has touched down in Nigeria ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg showdown against Rivers United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports: The team arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo on Friday morning, aboard a chartered Air Algerie flight. The highly-anticipated match is set to take place at…
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CAFCC: Rivers United hoping to upset defending Champions USM Alger in highly anticipate tie
Rivers United emerge as Nigeria’s sole representative in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, defying the odds to carry the nation’s football aspirations on the continental stage this season and with the draw released alongside, Stanley Eguma’s side will be hoping to go all the way to the very end, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The 2022 NPFL…
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Thrilling match-ups as CAF reveal date for CAF Champions League, Confederations Cup finals
The Finals dates for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2023–2024 season have been confirmed by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. On Sunday May 12, 2024, the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup first Leg will take place while the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Second leg is scheduled for…
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CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United to play USMA as CAF release draw
After the Confederations Cup ended earlier today, Rivers United, a team in the Nigeria Professional Football League, was assigned to play against strong opponents. The Egyptian team Future FC will meet RS Berkane in Zamalek, Abu Salim, the home of the 2021–2022 NPFL winners. While Dreams FC, who were in the same group as the…
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CAFCC: Rivers United set to know quarter-final opponent as CAF reveal draw date
Nigeria representative Rivers United on Tuesday, March 12, 2024,will know their foe as draw for the Quarterfinals of the 2023–24 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will take place, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Rivers United, the only Nigerian club in the CAF Confederations Cup tourney claimed a nervy 2-1 victory against Dream FC…
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Rivers United’s Nwagua Confident of CAF Confederation Cup Success
Rivers United captain Nyima Nwagua remains bullish about his team’s chances in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Port Harcourt outfit strengthened their bid for a spot in the tournament’s knockout stage by securing a crucial 3-2 victory away against Academica do Lobito of Angola. Holding firm in third place in Group C…
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CAFCC: Rivers United secure vital win over APC DO
Rivers United got their CAF Confederation Cup campaign back on track after crucial win over Acádemica do Petroleos Luanda in Angola on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Premier Football League former champions defeated the Angolan side 3-2 at the Estádio 11 de Novembro. Leonardo Manuel Isola opened score for the hosts in the 37th minute,…