Rangers petition CAF over stadium vandalism, others
Rangers International has petitioned CAF over alleged vandalism of stadium facilities by visiting MC Alger supporters after their Champions League match. Read More: https://punchng.com/rangers-petition-caf-over-stadium-vandalism-others/
Nigerian football club Rangers International has petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over alleged stadium vandalism by visiting supporters during their CAF Champions League match against MC Alger. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, resulted in over 400 Algerian fans destroying seats and attacking Rangers’ assistant coach.
In a statement on their Facebook page, Rangers accused the visiting supporters of destroying a stadium entrance gate, committing "unauthorised entry without payment of gate fees, vandalisation of stadium seats and other acts of disorder." The club urged CAF to take "appropriate precautionary measures" ahead of their return fixture scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, in Algiers.
The club emphasized its commitment to fair play, respect for football regulations and the safety of all stakeholders. Rangers expressed "confidence" in CAF's established processes and thanked their supporters for their loyalty. The club urged everyone to remain calm, disciplined and focused as they prepare for the return leg.
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