CAF Denies Enugu Rangers Closed-Door Match Request
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected Enugu Rangers International FC's request for their CAF Champions League return-leg match against MC Alger to be played behind closed doors. This decision, dated October 22, 2026, allows spectators to attend the match scheduled for October 23 at the Stade Ali Ammar in Algiers.
CAF's Disciplinary Board, chaired by Ousmane Kane, with members Jane Njeri Onyang’o and Patrick Shale, dismissed Rangers' request but announced that disciplinary proceedings would be initiated regarding incidents reported during the first leg in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Rangers had raised concerns about the behavior of visiting supporters, including damage to stadium property and unauthorized entry.
The board's notification did not specify potential sanctions or the timeline for the disciplinary process. The immediate outcome is that the return leg will proceed with spectators unless further decisions are made.
Rangers had previously won the first leg 2-0 on October 18.
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