El-Kanemi Warriors are set to host Beninoise club Dadje FC at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne for their CAF Confederation Cup clash, a move sparking controversy among fans and officials alike.
Originally slated to take place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the first leg of the preliminary round has been relocated due to CAF’s refusal to approve the venue, despite it being a premier location. The match, scheduled for next weekend, now faces logistical and fan support challenges due to the sudden change.
The reverse fixture is set to take place in Cotonou on August 25. The outcome of this encounter will determine who faces RS Berkane of Morocco in the second preliminary round. This unexpected venue switch raises questions about the readiness and compliance of Nigeria’s top stadiums with CAF standards.
