MC Alger prepares to face Rangers International in the second leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The fixture is scheduled for Friday at 20:00 at Ali Ammar Stadium in Douera. MC Alger enters this contest following a 2-0 loss in the first leg match against the Nigerian side. The Algerian club faces a must-win scenario to overturn the deficit and advance in the competition. Officials confirmed the venue in Douera remains the site for this decisive encounter. Both teams continue preparations ahead of the Friday kickoff as they compete for a place in the next stage of the tournament.
High Stakes for Qualification
Local supporters moved quickly to secure their attendance for the upcoming fixture at Ali Ammar Stadium. Ticket sales for the match between MC Alger and Rangers International concluded rapidly, with the entire allocation sold out in less than 30 minutes. This high demand reflects the importance of the second leg in the CAF Champions League preliminary round. Fans in Douera have claimed all available seats to witness the effort by MC Alger to overcome the 2-0 deficit from the first leg in Nigeria. The sold-out status ensures a capacity crowd will be present for the Friday kickoff as the home side attempts to secure a place in the next stage of the tournament. Official attendance figures at the venue are expected to reach the maximum capacity defined by the Confederation of African Football for this specific encounter.
Officiating and Administrative Disputes
Rangers International has submitted an official complaint to the Confederation of African Football regarding events that occurred during the first leg match in Nigeria. The club’s formal submission seeks to address grievances related to the proceedings of the opening encounter, though specific details regarding the nature of the complaints remain under review by the governing body.
David Molisa from Lesotho has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football to officiate the second leg match at Ali Ammar Stadium. He will lead the officiating team for this fixture in Douera. The appointment of the official from Lesotho follows the standard procedures for the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. His presence on the pitch is confirmed for the Friday kickoff as the match proceeds under the oversight of the continental organization.
