Abia Warriors and Kwara United Face Challenging First Steps in CAF Confederation Cup
The 2025 CAF Confederation Cup is set to begin with the preliminary round fixtures, scheduled to kick off in September. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates for the preliminary round matches, with exact dates to be announced soon.
Among the standout fixtures of the round is the match between Abia Warriors, who will make their debut in the competition, and Malian giants Djoliba AC. The first leg of this encounter is scheduled for 19–21 September 2025, followed by the second leg on 26–28 September 2025.
Another exciting fixture is the match between Kwara United, the Federation Cup champions, and Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The first leg of this match is also set for 19–21 September 2025, with the second leg on 26–28 September 2025.
The winners from these ties will advance to the Second Preliminary Round, with the first leg scheduled for 17–19 October and the second leg on 24–26 October 2025.
Abia Warriors, who are making their debut in the competition, will face USFA from Burkina Faso in the Preliminary Round. The winner of this match could potentially set up a second-round clash against either Burkina Faso's USFA or Togo's AS Gbohloe-su.
On the other hand, the winner of the Kwara United vs Asante Kotoko match will advance to face Morocco's Wydad Casablanca, a club with a rich pedigree in African football, in the second round.
Both Abia Warriors and Kwara United aim to make deep runs in the competition, despite the tough paths ahead. The group stage of the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup begins on 28 November 2025, marking the next step in the journey towards the competition's grand finale.
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup unfolds.
Nigeria's football fans, fondly known as Naija, eagerly anticipate the 2025 CAF Confederation Cup with the first round featuring local teams Abia Warriors and Kwara United. It's not just football they'll be watching, but a potential clash of cultures in the second round, as Abia Warriors could face either USFA from Burkina Faso or Togo's AS Gbohloe-su, while Kwara United might have to tackle Morocco's Wydad Casablanca, renowned for their African sports success.
