Rangers to Clash with MC Alger in CAF Champions League Qualifiers

Rangers International, the Nigerian champions, have been drawn against MC Alger, the Algerian champions, in the second and final preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. Rangers secured their place in this decisive round by eliminating AS Sobemap of Benin Republic on penalties, winning 5-4 after a 1-1 draw in the return leg, resulting in a 2-2 aggregate score.

MC Alger advanced by defeating ASN Nigelec of Niger Republic 5-0 on aggregate. The first leg of the encounter will take place in Abeokuta between October 16 and 18, while the return leg is scheduled for Algeria between October 23 and 25.

Rangers will need to improve their attacking efficiency, having scored only twice in their previous matches, as they aim to secure a strong result at home before facing the experienced Algerian side away.