Enyimba, Rivers United learn CAFCC fates

By: Sampson Adedeji Nigeria representative Enyimba and Rivers United have learned which opposition they will face in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports. On Tuesday afternoon, the draw for the 2nd additional preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup took place and saw Nigeria's two representatives discover their fates for the next round of the competition. Enyimba International and Rivers United are the two remaining clubs representing the country in the inter-club competition after the crashing out of Akwa United and Bayelsa United. Two-time African champions Enyimba will lock horns against Libyan side Al-Ittihad while Rivers United will slug it out with Egyptian club Al Masry. The first leg matches will be played between 26 and 28 November 2021 while the second leg takes place on 3 to 5 December 2021. The 16 winners of the ties will take part in the group stage of the CAF Confederations Cup, which will start in February 2022.