Second-half surge modifications the standings
CAF Champions League Group C: MC Alger revive qualification hopes after defeating Lupopo
MC Alger earned their first victory in CAF Champions League group stage with 2-0 dwelling win over Saint Eloi Lupopo on Sunday.
Commercial
First breakthrough for MC Alger in Group C
Algerian aspect MC Alger recorded their first win of the group stage in CAF Champions League after defeating Congo’s Saint Eloi Lupopo 2-0 on Sunday in matchday 4 of Group C.
The match performed in Algeria, with the house workforce delivering robust second half efficiency to safe three essential level within the race for qualification.
Second-half targets safe the win
After tight first half, MC Alger broke the impasse within the 53 minute via Marwane Khelif who gave the hosts deserved lead.
The Algerian membership then confirmed the victory late within the match when Zakaria Naidji scored the second objective within the 82 minute sealing snug end result and lifting the stress on the workforce’s group marketing campaign.
Group C standings after matchday 4
With the win, MC Alger moved to 4 level climbing into third place in Group C on objective distinction, stage with Saint Eloi Lupopo.
Commercial
The group stays aggressive with two spherical nonetheless to play:
Al Hilal (Sudan) lead the standings with 8 level
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) sit second with 5 level
MC Alger are third with 4 level
Saint Eloi Lupopo even have 4 level
Key matches forward for MC Alger
MC Alger now face two decisive fixtures in February:
A house match in opposition to Al Hilal in matchday 5 on 6 or 7 February
An away journey to Mamelodi Sundowns within the remaining spherical between 13 and 15 February
The workforce is coached by South African supervisor Rulani Mokwena who beforehand led Sundowns and received the African League title with the membership.
Different CAF Champions League outcomes
In Group D, Tunisia’s Esperance drew 2-2 with Tanzania’s Simba whereas in Group A, Egyptian leaders Pyramids FC strengthened their place with 3-0 win over Morocco’s RS Berkane.