SOBEMAP Coach Warns Neutral Venue Disadvantage Ahead of Rangers CAFCL Return Leg
SOBEMAP FC head coach Mathias Déguénon admitted that playing their CAF Champions League return leg against Rangers FC on neutral ground at Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, puts his side at a disadvantage. The Benin Republic champions drew 1-1 with the NPFL holders in the first leg at Abeokuta's MKO Abiola Sports Arena on Sunday, with Chidozie Iwundu scoring for Rangers and Emmanuel Ali equalizing for SOBEMAP.
Déguénon stated that the away-from-home setting could make Friday's encounter more difficult but urged supporters to travel to Lomé in large numbers to back the team. The match is scheduled for this Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Togolese stadium.
With the tie evenly poised, the coach emphasized his side must take initiative in the return fixture despite the venue challenge. Fans considering attendance should note the Stade de Kégué location and Friday timing, while neutral observers gain insight into how home-field disadvantage might influence this tightly contested African club competition tie.