Enugu Rangers to play in Champions League match in Uyo

Nigerian champions Rangers will host the CAF Champions League home leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The Flying Antelopes opted for the “Den of Champions” after failing to gain CAF approval for their usual venue, the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu, which was deemed unsuitable for international matches.

Rangers, led by coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, will face Union Sportive Zilimadjou of Comoros in the first qualifying round of the competition, scheduled for August 2024.

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Meanwhile, Remo Stars, Nigeria’s other representative in the CAF Champions League, will play their home games at the Remo Stars International Stadium in Ikenne, which has been approved by CAF.

Remo will face AS FAR from Morocco in the first qualifying round.

In the CAF Confederation Cup, Enyimba have received approval to use the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba for their home matches.

El-Kanemi Warriors will host their matches at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.

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