SOBEMAP FC head coach Mathias Déguénon has expressed concern over playing his side's CAF Champions League return leg against Nigerian champions Rangers on neutral ground, saying it puts his team at a disadvantage. The Benin Republic champions will host the Nigeria Premier Football League winners at Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, on Friday, according to the Daily Post. The first-leg result and the reason for the neutral venue were not specified in the report.

Kitara FC president Deo Kasozi praised supporters and urged continued backing ahead of the second leg of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The Ugandan club holds a slim 2-1 lead over Somali side Mogadishu City Council, with the return match scheduled for Saturday, September 12 at Hoima City Stadium, according to Kawowo Sports.

Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu says his side will push for victory in the return leg of their CAF Champions League tie against Sobemap FC of Benin Republic. The Nigerian champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Sobemap in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday, according to the Daily Post.

The Premier Soccer League has approved Chippa United's request to move their Betway Premiership fixture against Mamelodi Sundowns to the Buffalo City Stadium in KuGompo City this Saturday. According to TimesLIVE Sport, Chippa United proposed bringing the African champions to the Eastern Cape venue for the encounter, and the league has given the venue switch the green light ahead of the weekend match.

Shooting Stars coach Fatai Osho has warned his players to prepare for a difficult return leg against CS Sfaxien in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Nigerian side won the first leg 1-0 in Abeokuta and will travel to face the Tunisian club in Sfax this weekend, with Osho cautioning that the hosts will pose a stern test as the tie is decided.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are set to compete in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League, which will commence in September. The winners of the tournament will receive a prize of R78 million.