RismadarVoice Reporters
October 16, 2026
Rangers International Football Club have appealed to supporters to turn out in large numbers for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round first-leg encounter against MC Alger of Algeria.
The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex, with kick-off fixed for 2pm Nigerian time.
The club’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Amobi Ezeaku, urged football supporters in Enugu State and across Nigeria to rally behind the Flying Antelopes as they seek a favourable result before travelling to Algeria for the return fixture.
Ezeaku said the presence of supporters at the stadium would provide encouragement for the players and strengthen their determination to secure victory.
He described the continental fixture as an important opportunity for Rangers to demonstrate their quality against one of North Africa’s established football clubs.
According to him, Rangers represent not only Enugu State but also Nigeria’s footballing heritage, making the encounter significant for the club and its supporters.
The Enugu-based side qualified for the second preliminary round after defeating Sobemap of Benin Republic in a closely contested opening-round tie.
Both teams finished level at 2-2 on aggregate, forcing the contest into a penalty shootout, which Rangers won 4-3.
The result secured Rangers’ progression to the next stage, where they face MC Alger for a place in the group stage of Africa’s premier club football competition.
Rangers will be seeking to capitalise on their home advantage and establish a strong position ahead of the decisive second leg in Algeria.
