CAN 2025: Algeria files complaint with FIFA over uncalled handball against Nigeria | OneFootball

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Algeria is determined to pursue the matter of the uncalled handball during the CAN 2025 quarter-final against Nigeria. The Algerian Football Federation has officially filed a complaint with FIFA.

While the CAF has launched an investigation in the past few hours following the tense match between Algeria and Nigeria in the quarter-finals of CAN 2025, the Algerian federation counterattacked this Monday afternoon. The federation has appealed to FIFA to rule on the uncalled handball incident during the match.

"While taking note of the result of the match, the Algerian Football Federation calls on all Algerian supporters to show solidarity and rally around the national team, which is undergoing a rebuilding phase and continues its work and development. Major events are fast approaching (in less than five months), notably the final phase of the World Cup, which requires collective unity, composure, and the support of everyone. The players and technical staff have demonstrated commitment and professionalism throughout the competition, which deserves the appreciation and encouragement of the entire national football family. However, the Algerian Football Federation cannot ignore the refereeing decisions in the last match, which have raised questions and caused widespread dissatisfaction, as they have undermined the credibility of African refereeing and do not serve the image of African football on the international stage. As a result, the Algerian Football Federation has contacted the Confederation of African Football as well as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) by filing an official complaint accompanied by a request to open an investigation, in order to clarify the facts and take appropriate measures in accordance with current regulations.", reads the official statement.

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