MC Alger of Algeria lock horns with Saint Eloi Lupopo of DR Congo in a gripping fourth round fixture of the CAF Champions League group stage on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Having fell short to the Congolese club last Sunday, the Algerian giants are eyeing redemption in their quest to revive their continental campaign.
MC Alger, led by Rhukani Mokwena narrowly succumbed to a defeat to Saint Eloi Lupopo, undermining their chances of progressing into the knockout stage of the competition.
Knowing exactly what’s at stake, the Algerian side will approach the match with all seriousness as they seek for their first victory from their group. With one point, MC Alger find themselves in the bottom of Group C after three matches.
Saint Eloi Lupopo, meanwhile, are brimming with confidence, having secured a last-gasp victory over the Algerian club last week in home turf.
Third on the standings with four points, the Congolese outfit are bent on securing positive results to strengthen their qualification ambitions.
Qualification to the last 16 has been tensed. Sudanese giants Al Hilal sit top of the table with 8 points, while Mamelodi Sundowns occupies second spot with 5 points.
Saint Eloi Lupopo sit third on the table with four points, whereas the embattled MC Alger occupies fourth spot with just a point.
