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Luca Zidane sanctioned for African Cup brawl
The African Cup quarter-final match they played algeria and nigeria On January 10, tensions escalated after the meeting ended, leading to violence. Algeria players and coach upset by defeat (0-2) after failing to inform them of possible penalty for handball Junior Ajayi, they jumped on About Senegalese referee Issa Sy First, the access tunnel to the locker room and then the Confederation of African Football (CAF) launched an investigation.
In response to this file, the continental body announced sanctions today. Luca Zidane, Granada goalkeeper A player involved in a scuffle between players that also occurred at the end of the game was suspended for two games.
Other sanctions
to Verona DF Rafik Bergari, He has played in four games, two of which were suspended. The Algerian Football Federation has been fined a total of $100,000 (85,000 euros), but has already announced that it will appeal against these sanctions.
Although this suspicion is not widespread, everything indicates that Luca Zidane will not miss the first two matches of the Algerian national team at the 2026 World Cup. Current champions Argentina and Jordan. The “Desert Foxes” will conclude the first phase with Austria.
Zidane will be in charge of the first two matches Algeria will play in the 2027 African Cup qualifiers starting in September.
Luca Zidane was criticized for his mistake in the 0-1. Victor Osimhen Before the Nigerian and Algerian media questioned the presence of a coach. Vladimir Petkovic Keep betting on him as a starter.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.