Algeria heavily sanctioned by CAF after AFCON 2025 misconduct

Algeria heavily sanctioned by CAF after AFCON 2025 misconduct

The knockout match was marred by various unruly scenes from Algerian players, officials and supporters at the end of the match.

Les Fennecs goalkeeper Luca Zidane has been suspended for two CAF matches for his misconduct whilst right back Rafik Belghali was handed a four-match suspension for aggressive and intimidating behaviour towards the match referee at the end of the match.

The Algerian Football Federation was also fined a total of $100 000 for various offences including offensive and abusive gestures (displaying banknotes) committed by its supporters towards the match officials.

However, in response, the FAF announced that it has initiated the appeals process provided for in the regulations.

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