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Why Caf handed Nigeria two slots in maiden Caf Women's Champions League

The Confederation of Africa Football has alloted two slots to Nigeria in the maiden Caf Women's Champions League, Goal can authoritatively report.

In September, the African governing body confirmed eight clubs will take part in the final phase of the inaugural women's club competition, following its inauguration of the championship in June.

Caf had also announced that six zones will go through the qualifying playoff round to produce a team each, joining the champions of the host nation, and then the eighth team will be chosen by a wild card.

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"Each of the Six Caf Zones will organize qualifiers to determine the finalists for the eight-team tournament," Caf wrote on its website.