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  "id": 16326034,
  "title": "Olanrewaju reacts to Rangers' CAF Champions League exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/olanrewaju-reacts-to-rangers-caf-champions-league-exit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/olanrewaju-reacts-to-rangers-caf-champions-league-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rangers has been eliminated from the CAF Champions League after a 3-0 loss to MC Alger in the second leg of their second preliminary round tie. The Nigerian club, now trailing 3-2 on aggregate, failed to capitalize on their 2-0 lead from the first leg. Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, the assistant coach of Rivers United, had previously cautioned about the difficulties faced by Nigerian teams in continental competitions, but his comments were dismissed as excuses. Daniel, who has competed in the CAF circuit for the past four seasons, emphasized the significant gap in resources between Nigerian and North African clubs. Despite his team's efforts, the disparity proved insurmountable.",
  "summary": "Rivers United assistant coach, Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel, has reacted to Rangers' exit from the CAF Champions League. Rangers suffered a 3-0 defeat to MC Alger in the second leg of their second preliminary round tie on Friday. The Flying Antelopes crashed out 3-2 on aggregate, having failed to protect their 2-0 advantage from the first […] Olanrewaju reacts to Rangers' CAF Champions League exit",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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