The Algerian Football Federation, FAF, has officially
submitted a complaint to both FIFA and CAF, following their 2-0 defeat to
Nigeria in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
FAF had challenged some of the referee’s calls in the game
last Saturday.
In the letter, they claimed that several officiating
decisions in the match “raised serious questions” and caused widespread
dissatisfaction among players, officials, and fans.
The federation described the calls as undermining the
credibility of African refereeing and tarnishing the image of African football
on the international stage.
The complaint included a formal request for an investigation
to clarify the disputed decisions and to ensure corrective action in line with
CAF and FIFA regulations.
After the game in Marrakech, Algerian and Nigerian players
clashed on the field.
Fans of the Desert Foxes also vandalized some items in the
stadium and had to be contained by stadium security.
On Monday, CAF already released a statement, confirming they
have opened an investigation into the incidents.
Source: AFCON 2025: Algeria heads to FIFA, CAF after 2-0 defeat to Super Eagles
