Algeria have been sanctioned by CAF for the unruly behaviour of their players during a 2025 AFCON quarterfinal against the Super Eagles.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Algerian Football Federation acknowledged that CAF had fined the national team a total of $100,000.
According to the federation, the penalties covered players’ behaviour that led to multiple bookings, the conduct of some players and officials after the match, the use of flares by supporters, objects thrown by fans, failure to comply with security regulations, as well as offensive behaviour involving fans and some media personnel.
CAF also imposed sporting sanctions, with defender Rafik Belghali handed a four-match suspension, two of which will be served during the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane was similarly suspended for two matches, to be served in the next AFCON qualifying campaign.
Reacting to the decision, the Algerian federation said they had already moved to challenge the sanctions.
“Following these decisions, the Algerian FA immediately initiated the appeals process stipulated by the regulations in order to contest these sanctions. The FA will follow developments in this case very closely,” the federation said.
