Nigerian champions Remo Stars will begin their 2025/26 CAF Champions League campaign against US Zilimadjou of Comoros in the preliminary round, a familiar pairing for Nigerian clubs.
US Zilimadjou were the same opponents Enugu Rangers faced at this stage in the 2023/24 season, with both legs played in Nigeria due to the Comoros side lacking an approved home ground.
Victory for Remo Stars will set up a daunting second-round clash against continental heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, owned by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe.
While Remo Stars know their path, fellow Nigerian representatives Rivers United must wait for the conclusion of DR Congo’s Linafoot League to know their opponents. Rivers United will play the first leg away.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, the age-old Nigeria–Ghana football rivalry will be reignited as Asante Kotoko host Kwara United in the first leg. Asante Kotoko were African champions in 1970 and 1983.
