Algeria has confirmed it has submitted official complaints to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following its controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 clash with Nigeria on Saturday.
The North African side was eliminated from the tournament after Nigeria secured a 2–0 victory in Marrakech, with second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.
The match ended in chaotic scenes, with players from both teams clashing at full time. Some Algerian players and members of the technical bench were also seen confronting match officials, prompting concerns over post-match conduct.
In response, CAF announced it has opened an investigation into the incident.
“CAF has collected recent match reports and video evidence indicating potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials and has opened an investigation into match incidents,” the continental body said in a statement. “The matters have been referred to the Disciplinary Board, and appropriate action will be taken if any individuals are found guilty of wrongdoing.”
Meanwhile, the Algerian Football Federation strongly criticised the officiating in the match, led by Senegalese referee Issa Sy, claiming the decisions undermined confidence in African refereeing.
“The Algerian Football Federation cannot overlook the refereeing decisions in the last match, which raised serious questions and widespread dissatisfaction, as they undermine the credibility of African officiating and the image of African football on the international stage,” the federation said.
It added that formal complaints had been lodged with both CAF and FIFA, requesting a full investigation into the match and appropriate sanctions if necessary.
“The Algerian Football Federation has contacted CAF and FIFA by filing an official complaint accompanied by a request to open an investigation, in order to clarify what happened and take appropriate measures in accordance with the applicable regulations,” the statement added.
