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  • CAF CC: El -Kanemi, Enyimba to play West African opponents in preliminary rounds

    CAF CC: El -Kanemi, Enyimba to play West African opponents in preliminary rounds

    Federation Cup  Champions, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri has been drawn in the preliminary round with Beninoise outfit, Dadje FC.

    The Maiduguri based clubside  will play their first game on the continent after over two decades.

    According to CAF, the first leg will be played between 16-18 August, 2024, while the second leg will hold between 23-25 August, 2024.

    El-Kanemi will face former champions, RS Berkane of Morocco in the second preliminary round should they overcome Dadje FC.

    However, second Nigerian representative, Enyimba, who were drawn bye will come up against the winner of Guinea’s Haifa FC and Rahimo of Burkina Faso in the second preliminary round.

    No Nigerian club have won the CAF Confederation Cup since inception few years ago.

  • Confederation Cup: Why CAF sanctioned USM Alger of Algeria

    Confederation Cup: Why CAF sanctioned USM Alger of Algeria

    In a bid to reverse the sanction slammed on them, Algeria’s USM Alger look to be losing the battle as the Committee for the Organization of Interclub Competitions and the Management of the Club Licensing System which awarded the first leg match of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final duel to the visiting RS Berkane of Morocco is sticking to their guns.

    The appeal contested the decision of the CAF Clubs Committee, which awarded Nahdet Berkane a 3-0 victory over USM Alger in the first leg of the CAF Cup semi-final match and referred the file to the Disciplinary Committee for possible disciplinary sanctions.

    The Appeals Committee consisted of Roli Harriman (Nigeria) as chairman, Thimoti Masongama (Malawi) as a member, and Moses Ikanga (Namibia) as a member.

    The continental body on Friday confirmed the verdict of the Organising Committee and thus threw away the appeal by Algeria.

    What led to the Sanction

    The row began last Friday morning when the Moroccan squad arrived in Algeria ahead of the first-leg tie.

    Customs officers confiscated Berkane’s shirts on the grounds that they carried a map of Morocco that included the disputed Western Sahara.

    Shortly before Sunday’s kick-off, USM Alger sporting director Toufik Korichi told Algerian radio that the match would not be played because Berkane refused to take to the pitch in any other shirts

    The former Spanish colony of Western Sahara is largely controlled by Morocco but claimed by the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks the territory’s independence.

    Algeria broke off diplomatic relations with Morocco in 2021, partly over the issue.

    On Saturday, CAF responded to an appeal against the shirts by the Algerian football federation (FAF) by ruling in favour of Berkane, saying the club had been wearing the same jerseys since the start of the tournament.

    However, the second leg match at the Berkane municipal stadium on April 28, 2024, is maintained with the Moroccans having a 3-0 first leg advantage without kicking a ball.

     

     

     

  • CAF CC: Rivers United depart Port Harcourt for second leg tie against USM Alger

    CAF CC: Rivers United depart Port Harcourt for second leg tie against USM Alger

    Port Harcourt based club side, Rivers United yesterday departed the country for their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal second leg clash against USM Alger of Algeria.

    It was gathered that the Pride of Rivers left Port Harcourt International Airport aboard an Air Peace flight to Lagos before connecting with a direct flight to Algiers on Thursday.

    The contingent, which consists of players and officials, is expected to arrive in Algeria on Friday.

    The second leg encounter is billed to take place at the Stade du Julliet on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

    The match is billed to kick off at 8 pm local time in Algiers.

    The defending champions trail lost to United -0 in the first leg last Sunday.

    It would be recalled that Rivers United crashed out of the CAF confederation cup at the Quarter-final stage.

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United pip Club Africain of Tunisia 1-0 in Uyo

    CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United pip Club Africain of Tunisia 1-0 in Uyo

    Nigeria’s only representative in this year’s CAF tournaments, Rivers United secured a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Club Africain of Tunisia in their  Confederation Cup matchday three clash on Sunday  in Uyo.

    Captain Nyima Nwagua scored the Rivers United only goal inside 40th minute at the Godswill Akpabio stadium.

    It was the Stanley Eguma side’s second win in the group stage of the competition.

    The Port Harcourt club are now the third Nigerian club after BCC Lions (1990) and Enyimba (2008) to defeat Club Africain on the continent.

    Rivers United remain in second position behind Club Africain in Group C.

    Both teams will clash again on matchday four on Wednesday , December 20.

    In the other group game, Dreams FC of Ghana claimed a 3-2 away win at Academica do Lobito.

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United defeat Etoile Filante 2-0, progress to group stage

    CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United defeat Etoile Filante 2-0, progress to group stage

    Rivers United of Port Harcourt have emerged the only Nigerian side in this year’s CAF competition after beating Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso  2-0 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Sunday.

    The pride of Rivers are through to the group stage of the CAF Confederation cup after emerging victorious last night in Port Harcourt.

    Both teams played out  a goalless draw in the first leg two weeks ago.

    Stanley Eguma’s side were made to work hard for their victory after missing two spot kicks in the encounter.

    Alex Oyowah finally broke the deadlock a minute from time.

    Oyowah netted the second from another penalty.

    The Port Harcourt club are the only Nigerian club who have reached the mini-league rounds of a continental competition this year after Enyimba, Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance failed to do so.

    Rivers United now await group stage opponent in the CAF Confederation cup billed to start later in the month.

  • CAF Confederation Cup: Obaseki applauds Bendel Insurance for beating ASO Chlef

    CAF Confederation Cup: Obaseki applauds Bendel Insurance for beating ASO Chlef

    Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Saturday congratulated Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin for beating ASO Chlef of Algeria in the preliminary round of the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup.

    ASO Chlef on Aug. 19 lost the first leg of the pairing against Insurance 0-1 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.

    The Algerian side, however, won the return leg played at the Mabrouki Salem stadium in Algeria by the same margin to end the game 1-1 aggregate on Saturday.

    The hosts scored the only goal of the match after 41 minutes to force the game into penalty kicks.

    The Nigerian side went ahead to win the shootout 4-3 to progress to the second preliminary round of the continental football competition.

    In a statement in Benin, Obaseki said: “I heartily congratulate Bendel Insurance Football Club for defeating Aso Chlef of Algeria on penalty kicks to progress to the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

    “The club havecontinued to give an excellent account of themselves, showcasing their exceptional talent and making us all proud with their outstanding performance.

    “As they progress to the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, I charge them to continue on their impressive run as they continue to place Edo on the continental map,” he said.

  • NPFL: Rivers United captain, Nwagua begs fans for not finishing in top two

    NPFL: Rivers United captain, Nwagua begs fans for not finishing in top two

    Following Rivers United’s inability to win the Nigeria Professional Football League in the just concluded Super Six tournament in Lagos,  captain Nyima Nwagua has begged his teammates to look forward to having a successful Nigeria Premier League campaign next season.

    Similarly, the captain also begged the fans for not making it to top two finish in the league.

    The Pride of Rivers failed to defend the NPL title they won last season after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Enyimba in the final match of the Super Six playoffs.

    Although they finished the Super Six Play-offs with same points with Enyimba and second place Remo stars, the Rivers based club side lost out on Champions League placement by a goal difference.

    Enyimba won the 2022-23 NPL season at the expense of Rivers United.

    Nwagua expressed disappointment as they missed out on the Premier League title.

    “I feel gutted we couldn’t bring the trophy home, but I’m however proud of this team, we fought till the end,” he told Pressmen.

    “We look forward to next season in the league and on the continent.

    “I want to thank the good people of Rivers State, our supporters and well wishers for their unflinching support.”

    Rivers United and either Rangers or Bendel Insurance will compete in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup next season.

    League winners Enyimba and Remo stars will compete in the CAF Champions League.

  • CAF Confed Cup: Rivers united beat Club Motema Pembe 3-0 to top the log

    CAF Confed Cup: Rivers united beat Club Motema Pembe 3-0 to top the log

    Paul Acquah scored a hat-trick as Rivers United climbed to the top spot of  Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 3-1 victory against Daring Club Motema Pembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Uyo.

    The game expected to have been played on Wednesday was moved to Thursday owing to the late arrival of the Congolese team’s failure to arrive in time for the encounter.

    CAF is yet to give out a statement concerning what caused the team’s delay.

    The Ghaianain iimport , Acquah also scored the decisive goal in Rivers United’s 1-0 victory in the first leg.

    The midfielder opened the scoring for the Nigerian champions on the stroke of halftime after he was teed up by Ukeme Williams.

    His compatriot, Emmanuel Ampiah set him up for the second goal 10 minutes after the break.

    Substitute Mydo Nakouho Yallet reduced the deficit for the visitors on 78 minutes.

    Acquah then completed his hat trick deep into stoppage time.

    He is now the top scorer in the competition with four goals from four matches.

    Rivers United top the group with nine points from four games.

    Stanley Eguma’s side will next face Congo’s Diables Noirs on Sunday, March 19.

    The first leg encounter between these two sides ended in a 3-0 loss for Rivers United in the first leg encounter.

  • CCC: Congolese side, Diable Noirs humiliate Rivers United 3-0

    CCC: Congolese side, Diable Noirs humiliate Rivers United 3-0

    NPFL defending champions Rivers United started their group stage campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup on a shaky note after being beaten 3-0 by Diable Noirs of Congo on Sunday on Sunday evening.

    It was a real disappointing evening from the lads from Rivers United as they conceded three goals in the first half of the encounter in Congo.

    They conceded so early in the encounter before Diable Noirs doubled their advantage two minutes later courtesy of a fine strike from Jaures Ngombe.

    Rivers United missed the chance to reduce the deficit when Ebube Duru failed to convert from the spot on 57 minutes.

    Stanley Eguma’s side will face Cote d’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosa in their next game on Sunday, February 19.

    The coach of the Nigerian side, Stamley Eguma said that the game didn’t reflect the standard of the match, saying that his side gave a good account of themselves.

  • 2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final draw

    2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final draw

    The draw for the 2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals was conducted on Friday at the Headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt.

    CAF’s Director of Competitions, Samson Adamu, assisted by Cote d’Ivoire legend Abdoulaye Traore ran the draw process which revealed some thrilling encounters in the road to the final.

    Following are the encounters:

    2020/2021 CAF Confederation Cup:

    Quarter-finals
    (First leg on May 16, second leg on May 23)

    QF 1 – CS Sfaxien (Tunisia) vs JS Kabylie (Algeria)
    QF 2 – Orlando Pirates (South Africa) vs Raja CA (Morocco)
    QF 3 – Pyramids FC (Egypt) vs Enyimba (Nigeria)
    QF 4 – Coton Sport (Cameroon) vs Jaraaf (Senegal)

    Semi-finals
    (First leg on June 20, second leg on June 27)

    SF 1 – Winners of QF 3 vs Winners of QF 2
    SF 2 – Winners of QF 4 vs Winners of QF 1

    Final
    (10 July 2021)

    Winners SF 1 – Winners SF 2