The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into the Algerian women’s national team for alleged violations during the ongoing 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, NaijNaira can report.
According to report, CAF announced the probe on Thursday but did not provide full details of the reported breaches. The issue reportedly revolves around Algeria’s off-field conduct, raising questions ahead of their next match against Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
“CAF has opened an investigation against the Algerian Women’s National Team on alleged violations of the CAF Statutes and Regulations during the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024,” CAF stated.
The announcement comes just days before a key group-stage clash between Algeria and Nigeria, who are nine-time WAFCON champions and a top contender in this year’s tournament.
Sources suggest tensions between Algeria and hosts Morocco may be influencing tournament dynamics, including reports that Algeria omitted Moroccan references in official communications.
CAF has confirmed that no further updates will be shared until the investigation concludes.
The outcome of this probe could have serious implications for Algeria’s campaign, though no current indication suggests changes to match schedules.
CAF appears to be moving swiftly to preserve the tournament’s fairness and credibility.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
