Rangers International FC of Enugu have petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over alleged vandalism and dysfunction involving supporters of MC Alger throughout and after their CAF Champions League fixture in Abeokuta on Sunday. Rangers, who received the match 2-0 on the MKO Abiola Stadium on October 18, 2026,……
Rangers International FC of Enugu have petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over alleged vandalism and dysfunction involving supporters of MC Alger throughout and after their CAF Champions League fixture in Abeokuta on Sunday.
Rangers, who received the match 2-0 on the MKO Abiola Stadium on October 18, 2026, confirmed the petition in an announcement, calling for CAF’s intervention forward of the return leg scheduled for Friday, October 23, in Algiers.
The membership stated it had raised considerations over the “reported destruction of a stadium entrance gate, unauthorised entry without payment of gate fees, vandalisation of stadium seats and other acts of disorder.”
“In its petition, Rangers has requested urgent intervention by CAF, including consideration of appropriate precautionary measures ahead of the return fixture scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026, in Algiers,” the assertion stated.
The Nigerian membership stated its motion adopted incidents involving visiting supporters throughout and after the first-leg encounter on the stadium in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Rangers additionally reiterated its dedication to sustaining order and guaranteeing the protection of everybody concerned within the competitors.
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“Rangers International FC remains committed to fair play, respect for football regulations and the safety of players, officials, supporters and all stakeholders,” the membership said.
It added that it trusted CAF’s established procedures and was awaiting a response to its petition.
“We have confidence in the established processes of CAF and await its response,” the assertion added.
With the return fixture approaching, Rangers urged their supporters to stay calm and disciplined because the group prepares for the second leg in Algeria.
“We thank our supporters for their continued loyalty and urge everyone to remain calm, disciplined and focused as the Club prepares for the return leg,” the membership stated.
