MC Alger suffered a painful defeat at the hands of Saint Eloi Lupopo in their CAF Champions League Group Stage match. The match, held as part of the third-round fixtures, saw the Algerian side concede a late goal, significantly impacting their chances of progressing to the quarterfinals.
The match, played in Lubumbashi, saw MC Alger fall into a trap set by the home side. Despite a valiant effort, the Algerian team conceded a goal in the dying moments of the match. Kimbutu secured the victory for Lupopo with a goal in the 95th minute, leaving MC Alger stunned.
This defeat considerably diminishes MC Alger’s hopes of securing one of the two quarter-final qualification spots from Group C. Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Al-Hilal of Sudan currently jointly lead the group with 5 points each.
MC Alger currently sits at the bottom of the group with a single point, earned from two away defeats and a draw on home soil. The team now faces an uphill battle to revive their campaign and secure a place in the knockout stages of the prestigious tournament.
The team will need to regroup quickly and address the defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued their recent performances if they hope to make a significant impact in the remaining group matches. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining their fate in the competition.
