MC Alger seal dramatic CAF Champions League group-stage place with Enugu Rangers comeback

MC Alger overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit to reach the CAF Champions League group stage with a 3-0 victory over Enugu Rangers on Friday evening.

The Algerian side completed a 3-2 aggregate success at the Ali-Ammar Stadium in Douera after producing a remarkable response to their defeat in Nigeria.

MC Alger controlled much of the match but initially struggled to break down a compact Enugu Rangers defence. With the home crowd urging them forward, Patrice Beaumelle’s side continued to attack in search of the goals needed to keep their qualification hopes alive.

The hosts scored twice to level the tie on aggregate, but the outcome remained uncertain throughout the second half as Enugu Rangers resisted the pressure.

MC Alger finally found the decisive third goal in the closing moments of the match, sparking celebrations among their supporters and completing a dramatic turnaround.

The result sends MC Alger into the last 16 of African football and secures their place in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. It also marks a memorable night for Algerian football.