CAF Responds to Algeria's Protest Over Referee in AFCON 2025 Clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) addressed Algeria's concerns regarding referee Issa Sy's performance during the AFCON 2025 match against Nigeria. Algeria's football federation accused Sy of denying penalties and making controversial decisions.

Video footage showed confrontations between Algerian players and officials with the referee. CAF retained Issa Sy for upcoming matches despite protests.

Investigations are ongoing, and possible sanctions are being considered. The fallout from the incident has sparked controversy and calls for accountability in the tournament.