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Former Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates coach Rhulani Mokwena frustrated after MC Alger's CAF Champions League match in Cameroon

Mokwena's side were unable to secure a victory in the first-leg encounter. The results mean there is everything to fight for in the second-leg showdown set for October 26, as both sides hope to reach the next stage.

  • MC Alger, August 2025Backpage

    Alger frustrated

    Former Orlando Pirates head coach Rhulani Mokwena's Algerian heavyweights MC Alger were frustrated by Cameroon's Colombe to a 1-1 draw in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round encounter on Sunday. 

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  • Rhulani Mokwena, MC AlgerMC Alger

    Late goal saves Alger

    Mokwena's side fell when Colombe found the back of the net in the 14th minute through Inno Loemba.

    However, Alger fought back and equalised in the 85th minute when Ayoub Ghezala struck.    

    The former Orlando Pirates coach now hopes to see his side win the next game for them to seal a place in the group stage.

  • Rhulani MokwenaBackpage

    Ambition

    Mokwena hopes to guide the Algerian league champions further in the competition after getting eliminated in the quarter-final last season.

    With his experience at the continental stage with Mamelodi Sundowns, the South African tactician is aware of the challenges and intensity of the Champions League campaign.  

    Personally, he is also keen to succeed after his challenging stint with Moroccan heavyweights, Wydad Casablanca.

  • Rhulani Mokwena, May 2025Backpage

    What lies ahead of Mokwena's Alger

    He was appointed with the hope that he could help MC Alger register success both on the domestic and continental fronts.

    Alger are seventh on the Ligue Professionnelle 1 standings with 10 points but have only played four games. JS Saoura lead with 15 points, having played eight games.