Bo Rangers, the reigning champions of the Sierra Leone Premier League, found themselves on the wrong side of a 3-0 defeat during their 2023/24 CAF Champions League qualifying match against Algeria’s formidable CR Belouizdad this Sunday.
The showdown took place at Bo City’s Southern Arena on September 17th, 2023, and initially promised excitement as Abu Komeh of Bo Rangers netted a goal in the 12th minute. However, the Algerian opponents proved their mettle just before halftime, leveling the score in the 42nd minute.
The second half of the match witnessed the Elephant Boys of Bo Rangers conceding two more goals, a development that has set the stage for a challenging rematch in Algeria.
The pressure is now on Bo Rangers, who must secure a victory on aggregate across the home and return legs if they wish to advance to the group stage of the 2023/24 CAF Champions League.
As the days pass, fans are eagerly anticipating the return leg, holding onto hope that Bo Rangers can stage a remarkable comeback and reverse their fortunes.
