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CAF Opens Investigation Into Post-Match Chaos After Algeria vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final

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CAF Opens Investigation Into Post-Match Chaos After Algeria vs Nigeria AFCON 2025 Quarter-Final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched an investigation into the ugly scenes that followed Saturday night’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final clash between Algeria and Nigeria.

In a statement released on Sunday, CAF confirmed that several Algerian players and members of the technical crew confronted match officials immediately after the final whistle.

The situation reportedly escalated when some members of the Algerian contingent followed the referees into the stadium tunnel—an action CAF described as “unacceptable” and a clear breach of the competition’s disciplinary regulations.

CAF also revealed that it is reviewing reports of altercations involving journalists and other media personnel in the aftermath of the match, as tensions spilled beyond the field of play.

The highly charged encounter, played at the Stade de Marrakech, ended in a 2–0 victory for Super Eagles, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams sealing a semi-final spot for the three-time African champions.

The defeat sparked strong reactions from the Algerian camp, culminating in the post-match incidents now under scrutiny.

According to CAF, all relevant documentation—including match officials’ reports, referee submissions, and available video footage—will be carefully examined as part of the investigation process.

The continental body stressed that it takes such incidents seriously, particularly at a decisive stage of Africa’s flagship tournament.

CAF added that appropriate disciplinary measures, if any, will be announced once the investigations are concluded.

The development adds another layer of controversy to the high-stakes quarter-final, as AFCON 2025 moves into its decisive semi-final phase.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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