4 HRS AGO - Nigerian clubs Enyimba and Rivers United have been handed tricky draws in the CAF Confederation Cup play-off round, Completesports.com reports. Enyimba will come up against Libyan outfit Al Ittihad, while Rivers United have been drawn against Al Masry of Egypt. Enyimba defeated Dimbars FC of Senegal 4-0 on aggregate to secure a place in the play-off round. Read Also: CAFCC: Enyimba Thrash Diambars, Zoom Into Next Round Rivers United on the other hand dropped to the Confederation Cup following their elimination from the CAF Champions League. First-leg matches are scheduled for November 28, while the second-leg games will take place on December 5. The 16 winners on aggregate will progress to the group stage of the competition. THE FULL FIXTURES Zanaco (Zambia) – Binga (Mali) Simba (Tanzania) – Red Arrows (Zambia) TP MAzembe (DR Congo) – Marumo Gallants (South Africa) ASEC Mimosas (Cote d’Ivoire) – GD Interclube (Angola) Nouadhibou (Mauritania) – Coton Sport (Cameroon) US Gendarmerie Collapse

2 DAYS AGO - Bayelsa United have crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 4-0 defeat against Tunisian club CS Sfaxien in the second leg of their first round tie. The Nigerian club lost 4-1 on aggregate having won the first leg 1-0 in Yenagoa last week Sunday. The hosts scored all four goals in the first half. Bayelsa United put up a good fight after the break and resisted all attempts by the home team to increase the tally. Nigeria's other representative in the competition Enyimba will host Diambars of Senegal in Aba on Sunday. The Peoples Elephant won the first leg in Dakar 1-0. The post CAFCC: Bayelsa United Crash Out After Heavy Defeat To CS Sfaxien appeared first on Complete Sports. Collapse

5 DAYS AGO - Junior Sewanu Lokosa has said that team's determination and style of play motivated him to join Kwara United Football Club, ahead of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Speaking to Kwara United Media Team after signing the dotted lines today, the former Super Eagles player said that watching the team play is a delight, and the ambition of the club has really spurred him to team up with the Harmony Boys. He pledged to put in his best, to ensure that the team wins a continental ticket at the end of the season. "The determination in the team, as well as the style of play are the major determinants of my choice of Kwara United Football Club. "I will be happy, to contribute my quota towards making the team a champion at the end of the forthcoming season. Kwara United FC is a big team, with great ambition. Read Also: Trending On Complete Sports 20.10.2021 "I saw the team play at the Governor Dapo Abiodun Pre-Season tournament in Ijebu-Ode. They have good, Collapse

17/10/2021 - Rivers United were held to a 1-1 draw by Sudanese club Al Hilal in their CAF Champions League first round, first leg tie at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Poert Harcourt on Sunday night. The hosts dominated play but were let down by their poor marksmanship in front of goal. Yasil Mohamed gave Al Hilal the lead eight minutes before the break. Read Also: CAFCC: Finidi Hails Enyimba’s Away Win Against Dimbars Rivers United fought their way back and equalisedI 22 minutes from time when Mohamed Saeed put the ball into his own net. The reverse fixture will take place next Sunday at the New Suez Stadium, Suez. The post CAFCL: Wasteful Rivers United Hold Al Hilal To 1-1 Draw appeared first on Complete Sports. Collapse

17/10/2021 - Kwara United General Manager, Bashir Badawiy, in this interview with Completesports.com speaks on the Harmony Warriors' preparation for the 2021/2022 NPFL season, including arrangement being put  in place to indigenise the club.  Badawiy also touches on other issues including the club's shock failure to secure a continental competition berth, amongst other salient issues. He also reveals that . Enjoy excerpts... Completesports.com: How has Kwara United preparations for the 2021/2022 season been, especially against the backdrop of the team's performance in the concluded 2020/2021 NPFL season? Bashir Badawiy: Our preparations started almost a month ago. We started with the players that were retained and those invited by the technical crew. We are presently in Ijebu-Ode for Governor Dapo Abiodun Pre-Season tournament. We also hope to participate in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup tournament, and maybe the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Cup or the Ottassolo Tournament. We have new players in the team, Collapse

15/10/2021 - In preparation for the fast approaching 2021/2022 football season, management of Rangers International F.C has moved the team to the ‘University Town’ of Nsukka for a close camping exercise. Players, coaches, back-room staff and other officials of the club hit Nsukka, Thursday, October 14, 2021 and intensive training sessions have commenced under the watchful eyes of coach Mbwas Mangut ably assisted by Benedict Ugwu and Tony Donwa. The main bowl of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is hosting the ‘Flying Antelopes’ for the period of the exercise and coach Mangut said after the first session, “I believe we are on track towards getting the team in shape for the task ahead. The players are responding well to all the drills and hopefully, at the end of this exercise, our team will be ready to make a very good representation in both the league and Aiteo cup.” G.M/CEO of the Enugu landlords, Prince Davidson Owumi said, concerning the close camping, “After the open screening session that Collapse

01/10/2021 - Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, says he feels proud that a football icon and former Nigeria international, Finidi George, is now the coach of the State’s darling NPFL side, Enyimba International FC. The post George Finidi: I’m proud Enyimba have football icon as coach – Abia governor appeared first on TODAY. Collapse

28/09/2021 - Former Super Eagles winger, Ejike Uzoenyi, is set for a sensational return to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) seven years after quitting the domestic scene. The post Former Super Eagles star rejoins Rangers appeared first on TODAY. Collapse

23/09/2021 - The organisers of the Dapo Abiodun Pre-season tournament have released fixtures for the third edition of the competition. The prestigious pre-season tournament which is billed to hold at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium , Ijebu-Ode will kick-off on October 12 and ends on October 21. The tournament is designed to help top clubs in Nigeria prepare for the regular season. Tournament Coordinator Oye Bawala disclosed that 16 clubs (10 NPFL and 6 NNL clubs) will participate in this year’s edition of the competition. “We have grown from the first edition and we are excited to host the third edition next month. We are happy for the clubs that participated last year for achieving success. The Cup champions, Shooting Stars sealed an NPFL ticket while Rivers United finished with a CAF Champions League ticket. The benefits for all the clubs that participated were huge and the tournament had positive impact," Bawala stated. The biggest indigenous betting company, Bet9ja and Collapse