Egyptian giants Al Ahly are set to face severe punishment from CAF after their Champions League match against AS FAR was marred by incidents of hooliganism.
Disorder erupted in the stands during the CAF Champions League group stage match between Al Ahly and AS FAR at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, February 15, forcing security to intervene.
Tensions flared during the decisive Round 6 fixture while the score was still 0-0. Clashes broke out between a section of visiting AS FAR supporters and Egyptian security forces, leading to a chaotic scene.
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Rival Player injured in Fracas
Videos circulating on social media showed bottles and other objects being thrown from the stands, with some landing near the pitch. Several African football commentators described the events as unacceptable. Security personnel were forced to step in to restore order and ensure the match could proceed safely.
According to Moroccan media outlet Elbotola, the unrest began in the stands before escalating closer to the field of play. The report stated that AS FAR winger Ahmed Hamoudan sustained a hand injury after being struck by a projectile during the chaos.
The match was played under immense pressure, with both teams vying for the top spot in their group.
A History of Rising Tensions
This incident follows previous friction between the two clubs this season. After the first-leg match in Morocco, Al Ahly lodged a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), alleging their players were hit by bottles and other objects thrown from the crowd.
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In response to the earlier events, CAF’s Disciplinary Committee sanctioned AS FAR. The penalties included forcing the club to play two home matches behind closed doors and imposing fines totaling $100,000 (Ksh12.9 million) for various offenses, including the use of lasers, throwing projectiles, and disrupting the game.
