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Algeria file complaint to CAF after dropping points

Algeria have lodged an official complaint to CAF over the Video Assistant Referee after their 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso on Saturday.

The 2019 champions had to battle back on two occasions to secure a point against the Angolans, as they remain winless in Group D.

Read: Algeria keep Afcon journey alive with late goal

The Algerians were not happy with a number of the decisions not given their way and have since filed a complaint.

 "While welcoming the efforts made to raise the level of organisation at the continental event," the statement said, as per ESPN.

"The Algerian Football Federation regrets the imperfections noted [in the provision of refereeing].

"FAF do not understand why the CAF Refereeing Commission appointed the same VAR referee as in the first match, which raises legitimate questions about the inappropriateness of such an appointment, especially as some actions disputed during the match were not noted by the VAR officials, such as the fouls committed on our players in the 10th and 57th minutes.

"FAF's complaint is based on verifiable facts to which the responsible referees must respond. Through this complaint, the Algerian Federation hope for intervention so that the arbitration is of a better level and up to [what is expected] from a prestigious continental competition."

The Desert Foxes will be aiming to secure their first win in the group stage when they take on Mauritania in their final Group D clash.

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