Mouloudia Alger complete dramatic comeback to reach CAF Champions League group stage

Mouloudia Alger overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit to beat Enugu Rangers 3-0 and secure a place in the CAF Champions League group stage.

The Algerian side progressed 3-2 on aggregate after recovering from defeat in Nigeria in the first leg of the last-32 tie.

Chahereddine Boukholda, Mohamed Bangoura and Sofiane Bayazid scored the goals that sent Mouloudia Alger through.

Boukholda opened the scoring in the 58th minute with a well-taken header, giving the hosts the breakthrough they needed.

Mouloudia Alger had the opportunity to add a second when Bangoura was awarded a penalty in the 69th minute, but he failed to convert from the spot.

Bangoura made amends in the 84th minute. The Enugu Rangers goalkeeper saved his initial effort but could not hold the ball, allowing Bangoura to follow up and finish into the net.

With the match entering its final minute, Bayazid completed the turnaround with a fine header that found the back of the Enugu Rangers net.

The late goal sealed a 3-0 victory and completed Mouloudia Alger’s progression to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.