Remo Stars Begin CAF Champions League Quest Against US Zilimadjou

Remo Stars Begin CAF Champions League Quest Against US Zilimadjou

Precious Oham 

Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Remo Stars will battle US Zilimadjou of Comoros in the First Preliminary Round of the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The NPFL champions will take on South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in Round 2 of the CAF Champions League if they progress. 

In the same vein, Rivers United will kick off their CAF Champions League campaign with an away first preliminary-round tie against the winner of the DR Congo Linafoot league after the two teams were paired together in today's draw.

Meanwhile, Rivers United will await the official confirmation of DR Congo Linafoot league champions from the football body in Africa. 

The first leg of the first preliminary round of matches will hold between 19-21 September while the second leg will hold between 26-28 September.

Also, the first leg of the second preliminary round of matches is expected to hold from 17-19 October and the second leg: 24-26 October.