Raja held by Nigeria’s second-division El Kanemi Warriors in CAF Confederation Cup

Moroccan side Raja Athletic Club drew 2-2 with Nigeria’s El Kanemi Warriors in the first leg of the final preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

The match was played in Nigeria on Sunday, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of next week’s return fixture in Casablanca.

Raja scored twice through Jordanian international Sharara, who netted the equaliser, and Nigerian player Mathias, who scored the goal that put the Green Team ahead.

Raja face second-division Nigerian opposition

El Kanemi Warriors compete in the second division of Nigerian football, but they managed to hold Raja to a draw on home soil.

The result means Raja will have to settle the tie in the second leg as they seek to secure a place in the Confederation Cup group stage.

Return leg in Casablanca

The two teams will meet again next week at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca.

Raja will look to make the most of home advantage in the return match and secure qualification for the group stage of the continental competition.