The Confederation of African Football has released the Champions League draws for the 2019/2020 season.
Nigeria will be represented by last season’s Nigeria Professional Football League title winners Enyimba and runners-up Kano Pillars.The People’s Elephant are making a return to the Champions League after a four-year absence. The winner on aggregate between Enyimba and Rahimo, will face either Sudanese side Hillal or Rayon Sports from Rwanda in the second round for a place in the group stage.
Pillars have been drawn against Ghana Premier League record titleholders, Asante Kotoko, in the first round. The winner between Pillars and Kotoko, will take on either Etoile Sportive du Sahel of Tunisia or Guinean side Hafia FC in the second round.
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