Nigerian clubs competing in the 2026/27 CAF inter-club competitions have been handed an August 15 deadline to submit their squad lists for the first preliminary round, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The deadline affects all Nigerian representatives in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, with Rangers International and Rivers United set to compete in the Champions League, while Shooting Stars and El-Kanemi Warriors will represent the country in the Confederation Cup.
The four clubs are expected to complete the registration of their eligible players and submit their official squad lists to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) before the deadline.
Failure to meet the registration requirements could create complications for the clubs ahead of their opening preliminary-round fixtures and potentially affect the eligibility of players to feature in the continental competitions.
The deadline comes as the Nigerian representatives intensify preparations for their respective CAF campaigns, with the clubs hoping to advance through the preliminary rounds and secure places in the lucrative group stages.