AFCON 2025: Algeria Set to Submit Official Protest After Quarter-Final Defeat to Nigeria
Algeria are reportedly set to formally submit a protest to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their quarter-final loss to Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
According to reports, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) believes the Desert Foxes were unfairly treated during the match, claiming that a clear penalty appeal was wrongly denied. The federation also raised concerns over several refereeing decisions, which they allege consistently favoured Nigeria.
Algerian officials further accused the match referee, Issa Sy, of displaying bias against their team throughout the contest, citing what they described as inconsistent officiating at crucial moments.
Beyond the on-field decisions, the FAF also alleged that the referee failed to shake hands with Algerian players after the final whistle, an action they labelled unprofessional. They also claimed that Nigerian players provoked Algerian officials and players following the end of the match.
