Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- Rangers International secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Algerian champions MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary-round tie at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday.

Despite Rangers playing with 10 men from the 13th minute, MC Alger conceded two late goals in the 84th and 87th minutes, resulting in a 2-0 victory for the Flying Antelopes.

Kenneth Igboke converted a penalty in the 84th minute before James Emo struck three minutes later to give the Nigerian champions a valuable advantage ahead of the return leg in Algeria.

The late goals rewarded Rangers' persistence and gave the Flying Antelopes a two-goal cushion to defend when the teams meet again in Algeria on Friday, 23 ...