Tickets for the CAF Champions League second-leg encounter between MC Alger of Algeria and Nigeria’s Rangers International sold out in less than one hour, underlining the huge anticipation surrounding the decisive continental fixture.

The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place at the 40,000-capacity Ali La Pointe Stadium in Algiers, where a massive home crowd is expected to rally behind the Algerian champions as they attempt to overturn a two goal deficit.

The remarkable speed at which the tickets were snapped up highlights the significance of the encounter for MC Alger supporters, who will be hoping to inspire their team to a comeback and secure a place in the group stage of Africa’s premier club competition.

Rangers, however, head into the return leg with a significant advantage after securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg in Nigeria. The Flying Antelopes will be determined to protect their lead and complete the job despite the anticipated hostility and intense pressure from the home supporters.

With qualification for the group stage at stake, MC Alger must produce a strong performance in front of their passionate fans, while Rangers will need discipline, composure and defensive solidity to withstand the expected onslaught. 

The aggregate winner will progress to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.