Champions League: Remo Stars, Kwara United to play home games in Abeokuta

Nigerian clubs, Remo Stars and Kwara United, will play their home preliminary round matches in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, respectively, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta has been designated as the home ground for both Remo Stars and Kwara United for their upcoming CAF preliminary round games.

This decision was made because Remo Stars' permanent home in Ikenne is undergoing renovation, and the Abeokuta stadium serves as a suitable alternative.

Kwara United, the Federation Cup champions, have also adopted the venue for their home fixtures.

Remo Stars will begin their CAF Champions League campaign against US Zilimadjou from the Comoros Islands.

They will host the second leg of the tie in Abeokuta after playing the first leg away. The winner of this tie will advance to face a formidable opponent in Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa.

Kwara United have been drawn against Ghanaian powerhouse Asante Kotoko in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The first leg will be played in Ghana, with Kwara United hosting the return leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.

The preliminary round of both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup kicks off this weekend.

The first leg matches are scheduled to be played in MKO between September 19 and 21, while the second leg fixtures will take place from September 26 to 28.