Post-Match Brawl Erupts After Nigeria Knocks Algeria Out of AFCON Quarterfinals
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Post-Match Brawl Erupts After Nigeria Knocks Algeria Out of AFCON Quarterfinals

A chaotic brawl erupted on the field after Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane was at the center of the post-match altercation, seen clashing with Nigerian players, including Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika. The incident, reportedly triggered by a disputed first-half handball call, involved pushing, shoving, and verbal exchanges, requiring security intervention. Nigeria advances to face hosts Morocco in the semifinals.

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