CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors target Raja upset in Casablanca after 2-2 draw

Nigerian side El-Kanemi Warriors have expressed confidence in their ability to eliminate Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca from the CAF Confederation Cup, insisting they can finish the job in the return leg after securing a 2-2 draw at home.

The Nigerian second-division side celebrated the result on its official Facebook page, describing the draw as a valuable achievement against a team it believes has challenged some of the world’s biggest clubs.

El-Kanemi Warriors will now travel to Casablanca hoping to secure qualification for the group stage, with the Moroccan side facing the pressure of delivering in front of its home supporters.

Nigerian side proud of draw against Raja

In a message to their supporters, El-Kanemi Warriors highlighted Raja’s history and recalled the Moroccan club’s past encounter with Real Madrid as they celebrated their performance in the first leg.

“We are proud to be warriors

We faced a team that had previously tortured Real Madrid, one of the best clubs in the world, and yet we held on bravely and snatched a valuable 2-2 draw. Thank God.

We are warriors, and we do not fear any challenge. Our heads are held high, our confidence remains strong, and our mission is clear: we are going to Casablanca to conquer the stadium and return home victorious, God willing.

To all our loyal fans, supporters, and all who wish us well, your prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support mean everything to us. Keep believing in us, keep praying for us, and keep standing by our side.

Hope still exists, and the dream is still alive. « Zulum boys » coming!

God willing, victory will be ours.Long live the Elkanemi Warriors! (Forward, Elkanemi Warriors!)”

Raja face pressure ahead of return leg

The 2-2 draw has given El-Kanemi Warriors renewed belief as they prepare for the return fixture in Casablanca, where they hope to complete an upset against the Moroccan club.

Raja, meanwhile, will need to make home advantage count if they are to progress to the Confederation Cup group stage.

With both teams still in contention, the second leg is set to determine which side advances in the competition.