Tunisia’s Esperance were declared winners of the African Champions League by CAF on Wednesday following a long legal battle after Wydad Casablanca stormed off in protest during the second leg of the final in May.

Aiteo Cup winners Kano Pillars will remain in Kaduna to prepare for the first leg CAF Champions League tie against visiting Ashanti Kotoko of Kumasi, Ghana on August 9.

Democratic Republic of Congo club TP Mazembe are on high alert before a CAF Champions League quarter-final in Tanzania Saturday after ‘dirty tricks’ allegations against opponents Simba SC.

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Zambian club Nkana FC have never lost at home in a CAF competition with the record covering 59 matches over 36 years

Despite losing at home to Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in their match day three group stage fixture at the ongoing CAF Champions league on Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu Lobi Stars head coach Solomon Ogbeide has stated that all hope is not yet lost for Lobi as they are confident of making it out of the group stage of the competition.

Lobi Stars of Makurdi have found themselves in a tight corner as they lost 1-0 to visiting Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in group A CAF Champions League match  the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu yesterday.

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This weekend in Enugu, no quarter would be asked and none would be given when Lobi Stars entertain Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco on Match Day 3 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium.

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