Nigeria’s rivalry with Ghana will be stirred again when Kwara United take on Asante Kotoko in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, while Abia Warriors will be up against experienced campaigners Djoliba from Mali.
The winners between Nigerian cup holders Kwara United and Kotoko will do battle with Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in the second round.
The winners between Abia Warriors and Djoliba will be up against either USFA of Burkina Faso or AS Gbohloe-su of Togo.
Winners of the second round will advance to the group stage of the annual club competition.
The preliminary rounds will be played in the middle of next month with the next rounds in October.
