Nigerian clubs Rangers and Rivers United learn their opponents for the CAF Champions League preliminary round. Rangers are drawn against AS Sobemap from Benin Republic. The format set for the tie has Rangers hosting the first leg before traveling for the return match, with the prospect of facing a winner from another preliminary pairing—either ASN Nigelec of Niger or Algeria’s MC Alger—if they advance.
Rivers United’s preliminary round opponent is San Pedro from Côte d’Ivoire. The reports describe the draw outcome for both Nigerian sides but do not provide additional details such as match dates or venue confirmations in the excerpts provided.
Overall, the draw presents separate early-stage challenges for the two Nigerian representatives, with Rangers meeting a Beninese side and Rivers United tasked with taking on an Ivorian club. The ties’ outcomes will determine which teams progress to the next stage of the competition.
