El-Kanemi Warriors pick homeground for 2024 CAF Confederation Cup
El-Kanemi Warriors will host their 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup matches at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, as announced by Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh.
During a media parley with sports writers in Abuja on Thursday, Enoh confirmed that the Borno State government had officially requested the use of the stadium for the President Federation Cup champions.
Having gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League and triumphed over Abia Warriors in the President Federation Cup final, El-Kanemi Warriors are set to face Dadje FC of Benin Republic in the first preliminary round of the competition. The matches will be held between September 13-15 and September 20-22, 2024.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the draw for the Preliminary Stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 season on July 11 at their headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
A total of 52 clubs from 41 African countries were involved in the draw for the competition, which is currently held by Egyptian giants Zamalek SC, who won the cup for the second time last season.
The Preliminary Stages of the CAF Confederation Cup will be divided into two rounds. The 1st Preliminary Round will feature 40 matches, while the 2nd Preliminary Round will consist of 32 games. These rounds will determine the 16 clubs that will advance to the Group Stages of the competition.
The 1st Preliminary Round first legs are scheduled to take place between August 16-18, with the return legs set for August 23-25, 2024. The 2nd Preliminary Round first legs will follow between September 13-15, with the return legs scheduled for September 20-22, 2024, which will finalize the draw for the Group Stages of the competition.
