Algeria have refused to accept their defeat against Nigeria and have filed an official complaint against the referee after the match.
The Algerian Football Federation confirmed that it has submitted the complaint following the loss to Nigeria, pointing to what it says were decisive refereeing mistakes during the game.
According to Algeria’s officials, several key decisions went against the team, and they believe the referee’s handling of important moments had a direct impact on the final result.
The federation said it wants the incident reviewed by the relevant authorities and stressed that the complaint is aimed at protecting fairness in the competition.
Algeria’s reaction comes immediately after the defeat, with the federation making clear that it will not let the matter rest.
