Rangers eliminated from CAF Champions League after MC Alger comeback
ALGIERS, Algeria — MC Alger rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Rangers 3-2 on aggregate, advancing to the group stage of the tournament.
The match began with Rangers showing determination, as goalkeeper Destiny Abuchi made several key saves to keep the score level during the first half.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute when Chahreddine Boukholda scored for MC Alger, igniting hopes for a comeback.
Abuchi ensured Rangers remained in the driver’s seat of the tie when he saved a penalty taken by Mohamed Bangoura in the 70th minute. This save preserved Rangers’ aggregate lead, but Bangoura redeemed himself in the 84th minute by scoring a crucial goal, leveling the aggregate score.
With the match on equal footing, MC Alger ultimately secured the victory, marking a significant achievement in their campaign.
