The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Soccer Federation (FAF) $100,000 fantastic and imposed participant suspensions following disciplinary breaches that marred Algeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final conflict in opposition to Nigeria.
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The sanctions adopted an in depth disciplinary evaluate of incidents that occurred throughout and after the match, which was performed on January 10, 2026, on the 2025 AFCON.
Algeria misplaced the tie 2–0 after second-half objectives from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.
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CAF confirmed that Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane and defender Rafik Belghali have been suspended for his or her roles within the post-match disturbances.
Zidane acquired a two-match ban, whereas Belghali was handed a four-match suspension, with two of these matches suspended. Each sanctions will probably be served through the qualifiers for the 2027 AFCON.
The Algerian FA introduced on Wednesday that it has appealed in opposition to the ruling.
Tensions flared after the ultimate whistle following Algeria’s frustration over a denied penalty when the sport was nonetheless goalless. A scuffle broke out between gamers and officers from each groups, whereas Algerian supporters had been cited for trying to invade the pitch and displaying banknotes towards match officers.
In an official assertion, the Algerian FA stated:
“The Algerian Soccer Federation informs the general public of the choice rendered by the Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) relating to the incidents that occurred through the Algeria–Nigeria match, performed on January 10, 2026, for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.”
CAF outlined the breakdown of the sanctions as follows:
$5,000 for the improper conduct of the Algerian nationwide group, after 5 gamers had been cautioned, in violation of Article 130(a) of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
$25,000 for inappropriate behaviour by gamers and officers after the match, deemed to have introduced the sport into disrepute, opposite to Articles 82 and 83.
$5,000 for using smoke bombs by supporters.
$5,000 for objects thrown onto the pitch.
$10,000 for failure to adjust to safety measures, following makes an attempt by supporters to breach safety obstacles.
$50,000 for offensive and abusive gestures, particularly the show of banknotes directed at match officers.
CAF stated the cumulative sanctions underline its dedication to clamp down on conduct that undermines the credibility, security and picture of African soccer.
