Rotterdam, Netherlands – E be like say UEFA Champions League don bring some fine drama come again as Feyenoord find demself for match against Benfica and Nice. This one na serious matter wey dey happen for di draw wey occur for Nyon on Monday.
Feyenoord go face Fenerbahçe first for di third round of di qualifying phase as dem plan to host di Istanbul side wey go land for Rotterdam on Wednesday. If Feyenoord no fit carry di win, no wahala o, dem go still enter UEFA Europa League phase.
Wetin de sweet for dis match na say di winner from Feyenoord and Fenerbahçe go meet either Benfica or Nice. Na shake body dey happen for dis UEFA Champions League o! Last year, Feyenoord carry di glory as dem sabi beat Benfica 3-1 for their home ground.
Also, if you remember, Fenerbahçe and Benfica don already clash earlier dis pre-season, as Benfica carry di small victory with 3-2. But dem don also met in di third round of di Champions League qualifying phase for 2018, and Benfica no carry last as dem knock Fenerbahçe out with 2-1 aggregate win.
Di matter fit spicy since Feyenoord and Nice never chop ball against each other for official match before, though dem don play one friendly earlier dis summer, where Nice dash dem wahala with 2-1 win. Na di same night wey Fenerbahçe and Nice meet, dem dey gist say no be small level! Fenerbahçe and Nice don meet before during 1959/60 season, and par wahala no be small.
Di play-off round of di UEFA Champions League qualifying phase go shake ground on di 19/20 and 26/27 of August. So, make your popcorn ready, as di football drama be set to unfold!
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