MC Algiers have departed for Nigeria, preparing to face Enugu Rangers, scheduled for next Sunday, in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. This match represents a new test for the Algerian team as they aim to achieve a positive result away from home.
The match is set to kick off at 2 PM, with the Algerian representative aiming to leverage their continental experience and return with a result that gives them an advantage ahead of the second leg.
MC Algiers have reached this stage after overcoming Niger's Banjiliek, with the first leg ending in a goalless draw, before the Algerian team secured qualification with a comprehensive victory in the return leg by five goals to nil.
In contrast, Enugu Rangers secured their place in the second preliminary round at the expense of Benin's Sobimap, after the first and second leg matches ended in a 1-1 draw, with the Nigerian team clinching qualification via a penalty shootout with a score of 5-4.
The continental clash comes after MC Algiers drew 1-1 with Association Chlef on Tuesday evening in the fifth round of the Algerian league, a result that brought the team's tally to seven points in fourth place, with two matches in hand.
The Algerian team hopes to quickly overcome its local setbacks and make a strong start in this phase of the African competition before securing qualification in the return leg.
