Malian side Djoliba Athletic Club have arrived in Uyo ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg match against Abia Warriors on Sunday.
The 29-man contingent from Mali landed at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at exactly 12:38pm on Friday, September 19, 2025. They were warmly received on arrival before moving to one of the premium hotels in the city centre to settle in for the weekend.
Djoliba, who are travelling with a 20-man squad, will face Abia Warriors at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday by 4:00pm.
Founded in 1960, Djoliba are Mali’s most successful club, with 24 league titles and 20 national cups to their name. They have played 168 matches in CAF competitions, with their best run coming in 2012 when they reached the Confederation Cup final.
Sunday’s tie will be the first of a two-legged battle, with the return fixture scheduled for 28 September at Stade Mamadou Konaté in Bamako. The winners on aggregate will advance to the second preliminary round in October.
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