Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Remo Stars, reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), now know who they will face first in the CAF Champions League.

The Sky Blue Stars have been drawn against US Zilimadjou from Comoros in the preliminary round, a team already familiar to Nigerian fans.

Just last season, Enugu Rangers met the same club at this stage, with both matches played in Nigeria because Zilimadjou had no stadium approved by CAF.

For Remo Stars, this first hurdle could open the door to a much bigger test.

If they beat the Comorian champions, they will go on to face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in the second preliminary round.

Sundowns, one of Africa's most successful clubs in recent years, are owned by CAF ...