The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a lucrative monetary prize of $50,000 for all clubs participating in its tier-one CAF Champions League and tier-two CAF Confederation tournaments this season as a way to enhance the competition.
It is the first time CAF is offering financial assistance to clubs at this level of the tournament. Previously, clubs needed to reach the group stages to be eligible to share in the overall prize money.
Nigeria Premier League football champions, Enugu Rangers, and league runners-up, Remo Stars, while FA Cup winners, El Kanemi Warriors of Borno, will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup. All will benefit from this windfall.
The first preliminary rounds begin with first-leg matches scheduled between 16-18 August, followed by return legs from 23-25 August 2024.
For the CAF Confederation Cup, which will kick off on 17 August, El Kanemi Warriors will play at home against Benin club Dadje FC.
For the CAF Champions League, Enugu Rangers will lock horns against US Zilimadjou on Sunday, 18 August. On the same day, Remo Stars will battle AS FAR Club of Morocco in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The second preliminary round will take place in September, with group stage places at stake.
