Will Nigeria’s 14 Year Absence in the CAF CL Final end this Season?

The final Nigerian facet to succeed in the ultimate of Africa’s prestigious CAF Champions League was Heartland FC of Owerri after they defeated fellow Nigerian facet within the CAF Champions League 2008/2009 Semifinal however they have been defeated by one among Africa’s powerhouse in TP Mazembe of Congo.

After that closing defeat, no Nigerian facet has ever reached the platinum stage once more.

Sunshine Stars of Akure underneath the watch of Segun Ogunbote got here as shut as reaching the semi-finals within the 2011/2012 season however did not have that further gear to make it to the ultimate on that event because the Akure Gunners misplaced out to eventual winners Al Ahly.

Two Nigerian golf equipment started their quest to finish the absence of Nigerian golf equipment within the CAF Champions.

On Sunday NPFL Champions Rivers United defeated Liberian Champions 3-0 whereas Plateau United drew 2-2 with Stade Mandji in Gabon on Saturday.

Many Nigerian soccer lovers imagine Rivers United shall be a drive to recon with within the CAF Champions League however they are going to face a although check in defending CAF Champions League winners Wydad AC in the event that they ultimately get previous Watanga FC.

Nonetheless, the Satisfaction of Rivers will positive take positives from the Tremendous Cup after winners of the CAF Confederations Cup RSB Bekane defeated Wydad AC 2-0 within the battle of African Champions on Saturday tenth September, 2022.

It is left to see if the Satisfaction of Rivers or Plateau United will get to the ultimate and possibly go all the best way like Enyimba Worldwide in each 2003 and 2004.

ABIAZIEM OLISA