Controversy as Senegalese Referee Denies Algeria Penalty in AFCON 2025 Match

11 Jan 20261 min read

During the AFCON 2025 match between Algeria and Nigeria, referee Issa Sy's controversial decision not to award Algeria a penalty after a handball incident involving Nigeria's Semi Ajayi has caused uproar. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) criticized the referee's decisions, while the Confederation of African Football (CAF) explained that the handball did not meet the criteria for a penalty according to IFAB laws.

The incident has led to debates on social media about fair officiating in the tournament.

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