Rangers International Football Club has formally petitioned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) alleging that supporters of Algerian side MC Alger vandalised stadium facilities following their recent CAF Champions League encounter.
The Nigerian club contends that the visiting fans caused damage to the venue after the match, prompting Rangers to seek disciplinary action from CAF. In its submission, Rangers reportedly called for an investigation and appropriate sanctions against the perpetrators.
CAF, the governing body responsible for overseeing African club competitions, has not yet issued a response to the petition. The federation typically reviews such complaints to determine whether sanctions, fines or other measures are warranted under its regulations.
Rangers International, one of Nigeria’s most successful clubs, and MC Alger, a prominent Algerian team, met in the Champions League as part of the competition’s group stage. The match itself concluded without incident on the field, according to match reports, but the alleged post‑match disturbances have now become a focal point for both clubs.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about crowd control and stadium security at continental fixtures. Both clubs and CAF are expected to address the issue promptly to prevent similar occurrences in future matches.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>