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The Digest:

A massive on-field brawl erupted following Nigeria's 2-0 victory over Algeria in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals, with Algerian players and officials aggressively confronting the match referees. The officials had to be escorted off the pitch for their safety after the heated altercation, which spilled over into the dugout area.

Key Points:
  • Algerian players and officials confronted referees after their 2-0 quarter-final loss to Nigeria.
  • The heated altercation escalated into a massive on-field brawl.
  • Referee Issa Sy and his team had to be escorted off the pitch for protection.
  • Algeria did not register a shot on target until the 80th minute of the match.
  • Despite Nigeria's dominance, the Algerian side blamed the referees for their loss.
  • The brawl also involved a couple of Nigerian players amid the chaos.
  • The drama continued into the dugout, with pushing and punching reported.
  • Referee Sy was a late replacement for the originally appointed official, Omar Artan.

Sources: Social Media Reports

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