CAF Champions League: MC Alger captain, Abdellaoui ruled out of Rangers’ second leg

Algerian giants, MC Alger will be without Ayoub Abdellaoui for their CAF Champions League second preliminary round second leg tie against Rangers.

According to reports, the club captain will miss the game due to injury

Abdellaoui’s absence is a major setback for the North African side who are aiming to I overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg.

DAILY POST learnt that Abdellaoui insisted on featuring in the reverse fixture.

However, the team’s doctor confirmed that the decision would be dangerous for his health, forcing the technical crew to withdraw him.

MC Alger will square up against Rangers in Algiers on Friday.

The overall winner of the tie will progress to the group stage of the competition.