The Digest:
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the confrontations following Nigeria's 2-0 quarter-final victory against Algeria.
Key Points:
- CAF is reviewing reports from match officials, security, and media.
- The incident occurred after Nigeria secured a semi-final spot with second-half goals.
- Algerian players allegedly attempted to assault referee Issa Sy and his assistants.
- Stadium security had to intervene to protect the officiating team.
- Algerian fans also caused disturbances, trying to breach barriers and vandalizing sections.
- The unrest was fueled by Algerian grievances over perceived unfair refereeing decisions.
- The investigation underscores CAF's focus on maintaining discipline and safety at AFCON 2025.
Sources: CAF, Complete Sports, Daily Post
