CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors to Face Guinea-Bissau's Club

CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors to Face Guinea-Bissau's Club 

By Our Reporter 

Reigning 2026 Federation Cup champions El-Kanemi Warriors have been drawn against Guinea-Bissau's UDIB in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Maiduguri-based club secured qualification for Africa's second-tier club competition after lifting the Federation Cup title and will now begin their continental campaign with a two-legged tie against the West African side.

The winner of the fixture will advance to the second preliminary round, where Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca await in what promises to be a high-profile encounter. Raja, one of Africa's most decorated clubs, boast an illustrious history in CAF inter-club competitions and will represent a formidable challenge for whichever side progresses.

For El-Kanemi Warriors, the preliminary round presents an opportunity to continue their impressive resurgence following their domestic cup triumph. A positive result against UDIB would not only keep their continental ambitions alive but also set up a mouth-watering showdown with one of the continent's football powerhouses.

The CAF Confederation Cup preliminary rounds are contested over two legs, with the aggregate winner progressing to the next stage as clubs continue their quest for a place in the group phase of the competition.

Supporters will be hoping the Federation Cup holders can carry their domestic momentum onto the continental stage and make a strong statement in their return to African football.