Julius Okorie
Serious contest is about to begin for two-time Champions League winners Enyimba, after they were drawn against formidable teams in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup.
In a draw held on Monday, October 7 (today) in Cairo Egypt, Enyimba were pitched against Tunisian giants, CS Sfaxien, Tanzania’s Simba and Bravos do Maquis of Angola.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelTitle Holders, Zamalek of Egypt were also handed a tough group as they were drawn to face Ivorian giants ASEC Mimomas in Group B.
Several former champions, including USM Alger, Zamalek SC, and RS Berkane are involved in the group stage this year as they gear up for fierce competition.
Group A features former champions USM Alger of Algeria, who will look to excel against Mali’s Stade Malien, Senegal’s ASC Jaraaf, and South African debutants Stellenbosch.
USM Alger are tipped by some as favourites to advance, but their challengers are determined to disrupt the status quo.
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In Group B, Egyptian giants Zamalek SC, who are seeking to add the Confederation Cup to their illustrious history, face a tricky group, after they were paired with Ivorian heavyweights ASEC Mimosas, who also boast a proud continental record, along with Mozambique’s Black Bulls and Botswana’s Orapa United.
Zamalek will aim to retain their title following their heroics, but ASEC’s resurgence presents a serious threat.
Group C includes two-time champions RS Berkane from Morocco, who will battle fellow North African rivals CS Constantine of Algeria, and Angolan side CD Lundal Sul.
With Berkane’s pedigree and CS Constantine’s ambition, this group is expected to deliver high-quality football with Al Masry of Egypt and CD Lundal Sul proving to be no pushovers.
The group stage kicks off in November, setting the stage for some of Africa’s biggest clubs to chase TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup glory.
Recall that USM Alger of Algeria who have now been drawn in Group C of the Group Stage bundled out Rivers United after beating the Nigerian side 2-0 in the second leg.
The pride of Rivers had won the first leg in Port Harcourt by a lone goal heading into the second leg with a lone goal advantage, it was however not strong enough to prevent the table turning feat pulled by their opponents in Algiers.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
