Nigeria's two representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup now know their opponents after the first preliminary round draw was conducted, pitting Shooting Stars against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien and El-Kanemi Warriors against Guinea-Bissau's União Desportiva Internacional (UDIB).

Shooting Stars host first leg at Ikenne

The Oluyole Warriors will welcome CS Sfaxien at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne for the first leg, before making the trip to Sfax for the return fixture. The winner of that tie will progress to the second preliminary round, where either Côte d'Ivoire's AF Amadou Diallo or Sierra Leone's East End Lions awaits.

El-Kanemi Warriors eyeing Raja Casablanca showdown

El-Kanemi Warriors face Guinea-Bissau's UDIB in their opening assignment. Should the Nigerian side advance, a daunting second-round assignment awaits — Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca, one of eight clubs that earned a direct bye into the second preliminary round.

Match schedule

First-leg matches across the opening preliminary round are set to be played between September 4 and 6, 2026, with the return legs scheduled for September 11 to 13, 2026.

Both Nigerian clubs carry the hopes of a nation still searching for a first CAF Confederation Cup title, and their performances in these early rounds will set the tone for the campaign ahead.