{"id":8337,"date":"2026-01-12T14:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=8337"},"modified":"2026-01-12T14:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:42:47","slug":"afcon-2025-organisers-investigate-clashes-at-nigeria-morocco-games-africa-cup-of-nations-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inernews.online\/?p=8337","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2025 organisers investigate clashes at Nigeria, Morocco games | Africa Cup of Nations News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"article__subhead\"><em>Organisers warn of disciplinary action against players, team officials and journalists if they are found guilty of wrongdoing.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-dates\">\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Published On 12 Jan 2026<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">12 Jan 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-share\" data-testid=\"rich-share\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rich-share__button-wrapper\"><button class=\"rich-share__button row\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/p>\n<p>Click here to share on social media<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"icon icon--share2 icon--primary icon--16 \" viewbox=\"0 0 20 16\" version=\"1.1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><title>share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary action for \u201cunacceptable behaviour of players and officials\u201d as they clashed on the pitch on Saturday at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCAF has referred the matters to the disciplinary board for investigation and has called for appropriate action to be taken if the identified persons were to be found guilty of any wrongdoing,\u201d said African football\u2019s governing body in a statement on Monday.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>Tensions spilled over on the pitch at the end of the January 10 game in Marrakesh, Morocco, which Nigeria won 2-0 thanks to second-half goals by Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.<\/p>\n<p>Referee Issa Sy was shielded from irate Algeria team staff and was escorted off the field. Video clips showed Sy was still being pursued in the mixed zone for media and broadcasters as he made his way to his cabin.<\/p>\n<p>Any disciplinary action could have an impact on the Super Eagles as they prepare for their semifinal showdown on Wednesday against Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organisers,\u201d CAF said.<\/p>\n<p>Video showed accredited media fighting in the mixed zone as they waited for players to pass through for interviews after the match.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4233442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4233442\" style=\"width:770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-arc-image-770 wp-image-4233442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AFP__20260110__92AU7MZ__v1__MidRes__FblAfr2025Match47AlgNig-1768220306.jpg?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C514&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"issa Senegalese referee Issa Sy leaves the pitch after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Algeria and Nigeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON \/ AFP)\" fetchpriority=\"low\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4233442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Senegalese referee Issa Sy leaves the pitch after the match between Algeria and Nigeria [Sebastien Bozon\/AP]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Algeria\u2019s federation also confirmed it had filed a complaint with CAF over Sy\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Algerian Football Federation cannot ignore the refereeing performance observed during the last match, which raised numerous questions and caused considerable confusion,\u201d it said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertain decisions \u200chave damaged the credibility of African refereeing and do nothing to enhance the value of continental football on the international stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CAF said it was also investigating incidents in Friday\u2019s last-eight tie between the hosts and Cameroon.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco won that game 2-0 in Rabat, Morocco, and the Indomitable Lions were notably unhappy at the officiating, in particular the refusal to award them a penalty for a challenge on Manchester United\u2019s Bryan Mbeumo in the second half.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organisers warn of disciplinary action against players, team officials and journalists if they are found guilty of wrongdoing. 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