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Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane and players argue during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday that it has opened disciplinary investigations into several incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals in Morocco.
After reviewing match reports and video footage, CAF said there was “potentially unacceptable behaviour from some players and officials” during the knockout showdowns between Morocco and Cameroon, and Algeria and Nigeria.
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