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  "id": 15650938,
  "title": "CAF Champions League: Rangers petition CAF over MC Alger fans' poor conduct",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/caf-champions-league-rangers-petition-caf-over-mc-alger-fans-poor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T20:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/caf-champions-league-rangers-petition-caf-over-mc-alger-fanss-poor-conduct-4/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rangers have lodged a formal petition with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following unruly behavior displayed by visiting supporters during their CAF Champions League match against Algerian club MC Alger in Abeokuta. The incidents, which occurred both during and after the opening leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, involved the destruction of a stadium entrance gate, unauthorized entry without paying entrance fees, vandalism of seats and other acts of disorder. The Nigerian Premier Football League champions, who won the first leg 2-0, have urged CAF to take immediate action ahead of the second leg, set for October 23 in Algiers. Rangers emphasized their commitment to fair play, adherence to football rules, and the safety of all participants in a subsequent statement.",
  "summary": "Rangers have formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football, CAF, following crowd incidents during their CAF Champions League encounter against Algerian club MC Alger in Abeokuta. The Flying Antelope confirmed that the petition followed incidents involving visiting supporters during and after the first leg of their second preliminary-round encounter at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena…",
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