The Algerian Football Federation (Faf) has condemned the abuse suffered by Hicham Boudaoui in the aftermath of Algeria's 1-1 draw with DR Congo on Thursday night.
After the encounter in Blida, the Nice youngster supposedly ignored gathered journalists in the mixed zone, leading to one reporter taking exception to his snub.
The Federation has subsequently responded to the abuse by condemning the journalist responsible, before declaring how the players and staff are standing with the Nice midfielder.
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“Following the allegation that Hichem Boudaoui refused to grant interviews after the game between the national team and DR Congo, the player was subject to appalling verbal abuse by a journalist,” FaF said in a statement.