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Chaos Erupts After Algeria-Nigeria Match: Referee Hunted to Dressing Rooms

Published January 11, 2026, 09:07
Chaos Erupts After Algeria-Nigeria Match: Referee Hunted to Dressing Rooms

Serious incidents unfolded after the quarter-final match between Algeria and Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria won 2-0 and advanced to the semi-finals, where they will face Morocco, with Bruno Onyemaechi playing a key role in his team's victory. However, Algerian players, dissatisfied with the referee's decisions, attacked him, chasing him to the dressing rooms. Security intervention was necessary to prevent further escalation. Additionally, clashes occurred between players of both teams on the pitch, notably between the Algerian goalkeeper and a Nigerian midfielder. The tension continued in the mixed zone, where Algerian players argued with opponents, referees, journalists, and cameramen.