CAF Champions League: Rangers petition CAF over MC Alger fans’ misconduct

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Nigeria

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CAF Champions League: Rangers petition CAF over MC Alger fans’ misconduct

Rangers has formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football after incidents involving MC Alger supporters during Sunday’s first leg of the second preliminary round at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The Enugu club reported the destruction of a stadium entrance gate, entry without paying gate fees and vandalised seats. The NPFL champions called for urgent CAF intervention ahead of the return leg in Algiers on Friday, October 23. Rangers won the first leg 2-0.

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