Rangers International FC petitions CAF over stadium violence
On October 18, 2026, Rangers International FC, based in Enugu, faced MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round qualifying match at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, which ended with a 2-0 victory for Rangers. Following the match, violence erupted as visiting supporters allegedly vandalized stadium property, including destroying seats and a stadium entrance gate, and attacked the Rangers’ assistant coach.
In response, Rangers International FC formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF), detailing the incidents of vandalism, unauthorized entry without payment of gate fees, and other acts of disorder. The club requested urgent intervention from CAF and emphasized the need for precautionary measures ahead of the return fixture scheduled for October 23, 2026, in Algiers.
Rangers expressed confidence in CAF's processes and urged their supporters to remain calm and disciplined.
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