Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba FC, are set to discover their opponents for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage next week, according to THE ATHLETICNG.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the draw for the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup group stage will take place on October 7, 2024, as reported by BSN Sports.
Enyimba, the only remaining Nigerian club in continental competition, earned their spot in the group stage after a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso. They have been placed in Pot 3, alongside Senegal’s ASC Jaraaf.
While Enyimba continues to carry the flag for Nigeria, other Nigerian clubs such as Rangers, Remo Stars, and El-Kanemi Warriors have already been knocked out, leaving the Aba-based club as the nation’s sole representative in the competition.
Below are the full pots for the group stage draw:
Pot 1:
- Zamalek SC (Egypt)
- RS Berkane (Morocco)
- Simba SC (Tanzania)
- USM Alger (Algeria)
Pot 2:
- ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)
- Stade Malien (Mali)
- Al Masry (Egypt)
- CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)
Pot 3:
- Enyimba FC (Nigeria)
- ASC Jaraaf (Senegal)
Pot 4:
- CD Lunda Sul (Angola)
- FC Bravos (Angola)
- CS Constantine (Algeria)
- Orapa United (Botswana)
- Black Bulls (Mozambique)
With the group stage draw approaching, fans can expect thrilling matchups as the CAF Confederation Cup heats up.
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