In a thrilling encounter at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Sunday, Enugu Rangers triumphed 2-0 over MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second qualifying round. Goals from Kenneth Igboke and James Emo secured the victory for the Nigerian side against their North African opponents, as both teams finished the match with 10 men. However, the win was overshadowed by concerns over damaged facilities and questionable officiating, with both the CAF and the NFF yet to comment on the matter. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the stadium’s pitch had been heavily waterlogged following heavy rain, and the floodlights failed intermittently throughout the match. Despite these challenges, Enugu Rangers managed to secure a valuable win that puts them in a strong position ahead of the second leg. It is unclear when or if the NFF or CAF will address the issue of the damaged facilities and the impact they may have had on the outcome of the match.
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