AFCON 2025: CAF Probes Misconduct in Nigeria vs Algeria, Cameroon vs Morocco Matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened investigations into alleged misconduct involving players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final matches between Nigeria and Algeria, as well as Cameroon and host nation Morocco.
In a statement released on Monday, CAF said it had reviewed match reports and video evidence suggesting potentially unacceptable behaviour during the two encounters.
“CAF has collected recent match reports and video evidence indicating potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials and has opened an investigation into match incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final fixtures between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria,” the statement read.
The continental football governing body confirmed that the matters have been formally referred to its Disciplinary Board, which will investigate the incidents and recommend appropriate sanctions where necessary.
“CAF has referred the matters to the Disciplinary Board for investigation and has called for appropriate action to be taken if the identified persons were to be found guilty of any wrongdoing,” it added.
CAF also revealed that it is examining video footage relating to an alleged incident involving members of the media, who were accused of inappropriate conduct in the mixed zone area following one of the matches.
Reaffirming its position, CAF strongly condemned any form of misconduct during its competitions, particularly actions directed at match officials or organisers.
“CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organizers,” the statement said.
The body further stressed that disciplinary measures would be pursued against anyone whose actions fall short of the professional standards expected at CAF events.
