Both NPFL champions Remo Stars and runners-up Rivers United have been handed tough draws leading up to the money-spinning group stage of this season’s CAF Champions League.
Remo Stars will face US Zilimadjou of the Comoros Islands in the preliminary round with the overall winners set for a daunting playoff into the group stage against Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, 2016 winners and beaten finalists of the last edition.
Rivers United, on the other hand, await the champions DR Congo in the prelims, before a second round game against either AC Leopards of Congo or Black Bulls from Mozambique.
Second round ties are fixed for between October 17 and 26.
The winners will advance to the group stage, which begins on November 21.
The competition will be concluded May 2026.
