MC Alger successfully qualified for the CAF Champions League group stage after a 3-0 victory against Nigeria's Rangers on Friday evening. Following a 2-0 defeat in the first leg in Nigeria, the Algerian side turned the tie around at the Ali La Pointe stadium in Douera. Chehreddine Boukholda opened the scoring in the 58th minute. After missing a penalty in the 70th minute, Mohamed Bangoura redeemed himself by adding the second goal in the 85th minute, while Soufiane Bayazid netted the third goal during stoppage time. The group stage, consisting of four groups of four teams, is scheduled to take place between November 27 and January 24, 2027.