Algerian club MC Alger has issued a statement after receiving official communication from the CAF Disciplinary Committee regarding an incident that occurred following their recent CAF Champions League fixture against Orlando Pirates.
The match, which ended in a goalless draw at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday, marked the end of MC Alger’s Champions League campaign.
However, the post-match scenes drew significant attention after a confrontation erupted involving MC Alger officials, match authorities, and members of the Orlando Pirates’ technical team.
In their statement, MC Alger confirmed that CAF has reached out, requesting the club to present its account of the events that transpired after the final whistle.
The club is expected to provide clarification as the continental governing body investigates the matter further.
Statement:
Algeria MC received a letter from the Disciplinary Committee of the African Football Federation (CAF), regarding the events that occurred after the end of the encounter of Orlando Pirates with South Africa for the CAF quarter final, in which Algeria MC states its total rejection of all forms of violence, and always adheres to the principles of sportsmanship, and integrity, Fair play, which solidifies the club’s values and its ancient history, as for what has been reported in the official reports on events following the match, the club assures that it adheres to defend the right of the team by all available legal means.
