Reigning Nigerian champions, Enyimba International, and Remo Stars, Nigerian flag bearers in the CAF Champions League, have been handed a difficult draw.
The draw which was conducted at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt witnessed 54 clubs from 42 member-nations being drawn for the first preliminary round.
According to the draw, Nigeria champions Enyimba International will face Ahli Benghazi from Libya and debutant Remo Stars will contend with the Ghana champions Medeama FC.
The People’s Elephant is not new to the competition having emerged as the winner on 2 occasions in 2003 and 2004.
Remo Stars is making their debut in the competition but they competed in the Confederation Cup last season losing out to FAR Rabat of Morocco.