Algeria - Togo: The Controversial Referee Will Rejoin the Greens

Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho has been appointed to officiate Algeria-Togo on November 14 in Tizi Ouzou, reviving negative memories among Algerian supporters due to past controversies. He previously served as VAR during matches at the 2023 and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where Algeria had lodged complaints about his decisions. During the 2025 quarter-final against Nigeria, he was involved in VAR decisions that led to protests from the Algerian Football Federation. For this upcoming match, Atcho will be on the field as the main referee, assisted by two assistant referees, with kickoff at 8 p.m., and players Zidane and Belghali, previously suspended, will return.