CAF Fines Algerian FA $100,000 After Disciplinary Issues in AFCON Quarter-Final vs Nigeria

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a total fine of $100,000 on the Algerian Football Federation following disciplinary breaches during their quarter-final clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

CAF’s Disciplinary Board found Algeria guilty of several violations, including misconduct by players and officials, as well as crowd-related offences.

According to the breakdown released by CAF, the sanctions include:

• $5,000 for players’ misconduct that led to multiple bookings
• $25,000 for the behaviour of some players and officials after the match.
• $5,000 for the use of flares by supporters
• $5,000 for throwing objects from the stands
• $10,000 for failure to comply with security regulations
• $50,000 for the misconduct of fans and some media personnel