Algerian champions MC Alger are facing potential disciplinary action from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following scenes of fan disorder at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The incidents occurred in the immediate aftermath of their 2–0 loss to Nigerian champions Enugu Rangers in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round.
Reports from the venue indicate that disgruntled travelling supporters vandalised stadium seats and forced open an exit gate after the final whistle sounded. Heated altercations escalated near the stadium tunnel, where MC Alger’s head coach reportedly faced hostility from sections of his own club’s supporters before security personnel escorted him to safety.
The match itself was fraught with disciplinary issues on the pitch long before the post-match crowd trouble. Enugu Rangers were reduced to 10 men in the 13th minute following an early red card shown to their goalkeeper, but they held firm until MC Alger midfielder Osama Ben Hawa was sent off in the 53rd minute to restore numerical balance. An official from the Algerian club was also dismissed in the 70th minute as tensions mounted along the touchline.
Rangers capitalised on the chaotic final stages as Kenneth Igboke converted an 83rd-minute penalty, followed four minutes later by a strike from James Emo to seal a memorable victory. However, the subsequent infrastructure damage at the venue has turned attention toward CAF’s disciplinary body.
Under CAF disciplinary rules, visiting clubs are held strictly accountable for the conduct of their traveling supporters. Once the match commissioner submits the official report, MC Alger could face monetary fines, mandatory restitution for facility repairs, or fan bans for upcoming continental fixtures.
The second leg of the fixture is scheduled for October 23 in Algiers, where the winner on aggregate will secure a place in the CAF Champions League group stage.
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