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MC Alger and Enugu Rangers prepare for CAF Champions League return leg
MC Alger and Enugu Rangers are set to face each other this Friday at the Stade Ali Ammar in Douéra, Algeria, for the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie. Enugu Rangers hold a 2-0 advantage following their first-leg victory in Nigeria.
Relations between the two clubs have become strained following the first leg. MC Alger issued a formal communiqué rejecting allegations of vandalism made by Enugu Rangers, asserting that stadium seats were damaged prior to kick-off. The Algerian club also criticized the officiating, specifically disputing a penalty awarded to the Nigerian side and the second yellow card issued to defender Oussama Benhaoua. Additionally, MC Alger expressed concerns regarding the $20 ticket price imposed on their supporters and reported instances of harassment against their delegation.
Rangers CEO Amobi Ezeaku expressed confidence in his team’s ability to defend their lead, describing the upcoming match as a defining moment for the club. Meanwhile, Nigeria Premier Football League COO Ayo Abdulrahman has urged the Rangers squad to maintain tactical discipline and mental focus to withstand the expected pressure from the Algerian side.
Entities
Amobi Ezeaku · Ayo Abdulrahman · CAF Champions League · Dixon Adol Okello · Enugu Rangers · MC Alger · Rangers International · Stade Ali-Ammar
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dixon Adol Okello has been appointed as the safety and security officer for the match. kawowo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MC Alger disputed a penalty and the dismissal of Oussama Benhaoua during the first leg. punchng.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The second-leg match will take place at Stade Ali-Ammar in Douéra, Algeria. blueprint.ng · kawowo.com · punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MC Alger criticized the $20 ticket price for traveling supporters as excessive. punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] David David Molise Retselistsoe will officiate the match. kawowo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MC Alger claimed that stadium seats were damaged prior to the kick-off. punchng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] James Emo and Kenneth Igboke scored the goals for Rangers in the first leg. kawowo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rangers International holds a 2-0 aggregate lead over MC Alger. blueprint.ng · kawowo.com · punchng.com