Edet Ikotidem
Enyimba of Aba confront an overwhelming assignment winning the inaugural African Football League competition after being drawn against Wydad Casablanca in the quarter-final of the competition on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Nest of Champions, Uyo Nigeria
In case. Enyimba wins the quarter-final clash; it may face TP Mazembe or Esperance.
Mamelodi Sundowns play Petro de Luanda in the quarter-finals and will confront the champion between Simba SC and Al Ahly in a potential semi-final clash.
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The competition comes with a considerable N529m expense for the qualified clubs, underlining the noteworthiness and glory of this new competition.
Each tie will be played over two legs with the ultimate planned for November 5 and 11 in a competition advertising $10m prize cash.
The competition was called the Africa Super League when propelled in Tanzania final year, but CAF President Patrice Motsepe said the title was changed after exhortation from undisclosed Europeans.
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