Algeria files formal complaint to CAF and FIFA following AFCON exit

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has officially escalated its grievances regarding their AFCON elimination, submitting formal complaints to both CAF and FIFA.

The dispute centers on the performance of Senegalese referee Issa Sy and his officiating team during Algeria’s high-stakes knockout match against Nigeria.

National team officials contend that several “key decisions” unfairly influenced the final result, leading to their exit from the tournament.

In a statement confirming the move, the FAF demanded a comprehensive review of the match footage and officiating protocols.

While the result on the pitch stands for now, the federation’s decision to involve world football’s governing body ensures the fallout will continue long after the final whistle.

With tensions high and a demand for accountability on the record, this developing story remains far from over.