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CAF imposes heavy bans on Algerian stars Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali and fines the federation $100,000 following a violent post-match brawl against Nigeria.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cracked the whip with devastating force, handing lengthy bans to Algerian stars Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali following the ugly scenes that marred their AFCON quarter-final exit. The decision sends a stern message: chaos will not be tolerated on the continent’s biggest stage.
The sanctions follow a chaotic end to Algeria’s 0-2 loss to Nigeria, a match where frustrations boiled over into a full-blown scuffle. Luca Zidane, the son of football royalty Zinedine Zidane, found himself in the thick of a brawl that was less "Beautiful Game" and more "barroom brawl."
CAF’s disciplinary board showed no mercy.Goalkeeper Luca Zidane has been slapped with a two-match ban, while defender Rafik Belghali faces an even stiffer four-match suspension.The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) was also hit where it hurts, with a $100,000 (approx. Ksh 13 million) fine for failing to control their players and fans.
"This is about protecting the integrity of African football," a CAF insider remarked. "We cannot have international players behaving like hooligans because a result didn\t go their way."
The FAF has announced an immediate appeal, claiming the sanctions are excessive. But the video evidence is damning. For a team with the pedigree of Algeria, the implosion was unprofessional and embarrassing.
As the Super Eagles of Nigeria march on to the semi-finals, Algeria is left to lick its wounds and pay the bill—a costly reminder that in football, you must keep your head, even when you are losing it.
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