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Michael Madyira

Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger ease through into the CAF Champions League second preliminary round with big win over FC Fassell

For the first time since leaving Mamelodi Sundowns, the youthful coach is back in the continent's premier club competition. It is also his first time to lead a North African side in this tournament after failing to help Wydad Casablanca return to Africa, leading to his sacking. He is now in Algeria trying to guide the 1976 African champions to continental glory.

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    Dominant display

    MC Alger overwhelmed Liberian side FC Fassell 3-0 in a CAF Champions League first preliminary round, second leg match at Ali La Pointe Stadium on Saturday to reach the group stage.

    That followed a 0-0 first leg draw away as Rhulani Mokwena's side picked themselves up to record the convincing home victory.

    They are now just one round away from reaching the group stage.

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    Continental glory at stake

    Since being crowned continental champions in 1976, MC Alger have struggled to reach the Champions League final.

    Their best outings since that triumphant year have been quarter-final finishes four times, including last season when they were eliminated by Orlando Pirates.

    That leaves Mokwena with a the big task to lead his team to glory and make history of being an African champion as a head coach for the first time in his career.

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    Take up the demanding job

    Mokwena is at a club which could afford to part ways with his predecessor Khaled Ben Yahia who inspired them to a Ligue 1 title and reaching the quarter-fianal of the Champions League last season.

    But having been in similar jobs at demanding teams like Mamelodi Sundowms and Wydad Casablanca, he could be conditioned to soak in the pressure at MC Alger.

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    What next?

    Mokwena's MC Alger now prepare to meet ES Mostaganem in a Ligue 1 match on Saturday as they seek to climb up the table.

    They are currently fifth on the table with seven points from three games and four points fewer than log leaders MB Rouissat who have played three games more than them.