Ali-la-Pointe Stadium. Cool conditions. Large attendance. Officiating by a Sudanese trio led by Mr. Sabri Fadlu, assisted by Messrs. Mohammed Ibrahim and Elmoiz Ahmed.
Goals: Konaté (18’), Massamba (68’ OG), Bangoura (76’), Boukholda (78’), Mossi (83’).
Bookings: Benhaoua (37’), Konaté (59’).
MCA: Ramdane, Halaïmia, Khelif, Abdellaoui, Ghezala, Benhaoua (Zougrana 79’), Islam Abdelkader (Benkhemassa 65’), Kohili (Bayazid 79’), Konaté (Mossi 62’), Naïdji (Boukholda 46’), Bangoura.
Coach: Khaled Ben Yahia.
ASN Nigelec: Issiaka Boukary, Yacine Wa Massamba, Amadou Akuote, Sulaimon Akintunde Ahmed, Mahamadou Rabiou Ibrahim, Issoufou Oumarou, Harouna Tallet S, Mahamadou Issoufou, Mahaman Lamine Issouffa, Laouali Hachimu Salou, Hassane Yaye Koura.
MC Alger left zero opportunity for ASN Nigelec. Following the scoreless draw brought back from Niamey, Khaled Ben Yahia’s squad delivered a commanding performance at the Ali Ammar Stadium, securing a emphatic 5-0 win to guarantee their place in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
MC Alger faced a must-win scenario on home turf. Khaled Ben Yahia’s roster aimed to break the deadlock quickly and affirm their status as heavy favorites in this two-legged encounter. In front of a passionate home crowd, the Green and Red delivered a comprehensive display, balancing fluid play with ruthless efficiency.
From the opening kickoff, Mouloudia took full command of the fixture. The Algerian side dominated possession, deployed an aggressive press, and neutralized Nigelec’s build-up play. This pressure nearly yielded results in the 5th minute when Halaïmia set up Kohili in prime territory, though the attacker’s attempt was turned away by the Nigerien goalkeeper.
MCA maintained their relentless momentum and eventually breached the defense. In the 18th minute, Konaté capitalized on a lapse within the opposition backline, seizing the ball to slot it into the net. This opening goal rewarded the hosts’ dominant start and provided relief after the frustrating initial leg. However, Ben Yahia’s side refused to sit on their single-goal cushion. Continuing to push forward, they created another clear opening in the 28th minute, forcing Boukary into a diving save to deny Halaïmia’s 20-meter free-kick. Despite several late opportunities, the 1-0 scoreline held until half-time.
Returning from the break, the “Doyen” accelerated their tempo, energized by the introductions of Boukholda and Benkhemassa. The Mouloudians systematically broke down their opponents, adding four more goals to the tally. In the 68th minute, Mossi delivered a cross that was deflected by a Nigelec defender into his own net. By the 76th minute, Bangoura pounced on a defensive blunder from the Nigerien side to record his inaugural goal of the campaign.
Boukholda then produced a moment of individual brilliance, curling a spectacular long-range strike directly into the top corner. His introduction served as a decisive catalyst in the fixture. In the 83rd minute, Bayazid burst down the left flank before delivering a precise cross to Mossi, leaving the Burkinabè forward with an unmissable tap-in into an unguarded net for Mouloudia’s fifth goal.
Mouloudia engineered a completely dominant second half. This resounding victory cements their qualification and sets up a high-stakes clash against Enugu Rangers, a historic rival they famously encountered in the 1976 semi-finals.
With a 5-0 aggregate triumph, MC Alger secures their advancement to the next phase with absolute authority, where a significantly tougher test awaits against Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers.