Rangers Raise Security Concerns Ahead of Algiers Clash
Rangers International of Enugu have petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over alleged vandalism and disorder involving supporters of Algerian club MC Alger following their CAF Champions League second-round qualifying match at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Rangers won the first leg 2-0, but the match was reportedly followed by violence, with more than 400 Algerian supporters said to have reacted angrily to the result. Reports indicated that seats in the covered stands were damaged and Rangers’ assistant coach was allegedly attacked. In a statement published on the club’s Facebook page on Monday, Rangers said the visiting supporters were also accused of destroying a stadium entrance gate, entering without paying gate fees and engaging in other acts of disorder.
The Enugu-based club called on CAF to intervene urgently and consider appropriate precautionary measures ahead of the second leg, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, in Algiers. Rangers said their petition was intended to address concerns arising from the incidents and help ensure the safety of players, officials, supporters and other stakeholders during the return fixture. The club reaffirmed its commitment to fair play and compliance with football regulations, expressing confidence in CAF’s established procedures as it awaits a response. Rangers also thanked their supporters for their continued loyalty, urging them to remain calm, disciplined and focused as the team prepares for the decisive encounter in Algeria.
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