Enugu Rangers Triumph 2-0 Over MC Alger in CAF Clash
Enugu Rangers secured a 2-0 victory against MC Alger in the CAF Champions League second round first leg match held in Abeokuta. The Nigerian Premier Football League defending champions played with ten men for nearly an hour after their first-choice goalkeeper, Lucky Jimoh, was sent off early in the match.
Despite this setback, Rangers demonstrated resilience, with Kenneth Igboke scoring from the penalty spot in the 84th minute. James Emo added a second goal just three minutes later, ensuring a clean sheet going into the return leg in North Africa.
The first half ended scoreless, with MC Alger having more possession. An Algerian player and an official were also sent off during the match.
The winners of this tie will advance to the mini-league stage of the competition.
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