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·21 January 2026

Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali banned as CAF fines Algerian federation

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CAF has issued sanctions after Algeria’s 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final loss to Nigeria.

Tensions flared at full time as Algerian players and staff first confronted the referee, then match officials in the tunnel, prompting an investigation. The Algerian federation said in a statement that it contests the sanctions and has lodged an appeal.

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Luca Zidane is banned for two matches. He was involved in scuffles between players at the end of the match.

Rafik Belghali receives a four-match ban, with two matches suspended.

The federation is fined $100,000. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday.

Source: L'Équipe

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