Rivers, 3SC get $100k consolation from CAF
Rivers United and Shooting Stars will each receive a $100,000 solidarity payment from CAF despite their early exits from continental competitions. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-3sc-get-100k-consolation-from-caf/
CAF awarded $100,000 each to Rivers United and Shooting Stars despite their early exits from the 2026/27 African competitions, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. This solidarity payment, part of CAF's efforts to support participating teams and boost engagement in inter-club competitions, was announced during the preliminary round draws in August.
The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League receive $6 million in prize money, while the CAF Confederation Cup champions earn $4 million. Despite their valiant efforts, both clubs were eliminated in the preliminary rounds. Rivers United suffered a heartbreaking exit against San Pedro of Ivory Coast, falling 3-3 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in the second leg.
Shooting Stars also fell short in the CAF Confederation Cup, losing their first-leg advantage against CS Sfaxien in Tunisia. Nigerian champions Rangers International and El-Kanemi Warriors will now face CAF Confederation Cup winners USM Alger and Raja Casablanca, respectively, as they vie for a spot in the group stages. With the first round of preliminary rounds concluded, the second round is set for October, with the group-stage matches beginning in November and the finals taking place between May 9 and 31, 2027.
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