Nigeria’s representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors, have been handed their first-round opponents following the preliminary-round draw.
Shooting Stars face Tunisian powerhouse CS Sfaxien in a demanding first-round tie.
The Ibadan club will advance to a second-round meeting with either AF Amadou Diallo of Côte d’Ivoire or Sierra Leone’s East End Lions if they overcome the Tunisian side.
Meanwhile, El-Kanemi Warriors will begin their campaign against Benin Republic’s UDIB.
Victory over UDIB would set up a second-round clash with Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca, adding another significant test for the Nigerian club.
Nigeria’s CAF Confederation Cup Draw
First Preliminary Round
Shooting Stars 🇳🇬 vs CS Sfaxien 🇹🇳
El-Kanemi Warriors 🇳🇬 vs UDIB 🇧🇯
Potential Second-Round Opponents
Shooting Stars: AF Amadou Diallo 🇨🇮 / East End Lions 🇸🇱
El-Kanemi Warriors: Raja Casablanca 🇲🇦
The first preliminary-round ties will mark the beginning of Nigeria’s quest for continental success in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup.
