MC Alger v ASN Nigelec: Khaled Ben Yahia considers attacking change in CAF Champions League

MC Alger host ASN Nigelec on Saturday at 19:00 GMT in the second leg of the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with the tie finely poised after a goalless opening match.

MC Alger manager Khaled Ben Yahia could make changes to his starting XI as the Algerian club look to add greater attacking threat and secure progress to the next round.

The two sides drew 0-0 in the first leg, leaving MC Alger needing a victory in the return fixture to settle the tie in their favour.

For the opening match, the Algerian side were expected to start with Ramdane in goal, behind a defensive line of Khelif, Abdellaoui, Ferhat and Bangoura.

Ghezala, Halaimia and Abdelkader were named in midfield, while Konate, Naidji and Ben Haoua formed the attacking trio.

The anticipated MC Alger line-up for the first leg was:

Ramdane; Khelif, Abdellaoui, Ferhat, Bangoura; Ghezala, Halaimia, Abdelkader; Konate, Naidji, Ben Haoua.