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Santos Slams Fan Ban: 'It's Unfair and I Believe There Are Other Ways to Punish'

Santos Slams Fan Ban: 'It's Unfair and I Believe There Are Other Ways to Punish'

06 February 2026at14:46

AS FAR coach, Alexandre Santos, expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision to ban the club's fans ahead of their CAF Champions League group stage match against Young Africans.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Santos stated: "I don't like playing a match without fans. Frankly, for us, this is a significant punishment because while our team is being penalized, other teams are benefiting."

The AS FAR coach added: "Our fans are known for their strength and immense support. They genuinely help the team and put pressure on opponents inside the stadium."

Santos deemed the decision unfair, stressing that alternative punishments exist. He remarked: "It's unfair because I believe there are other ways to impose penalties. Many incidents occur in Africa that are incomparable, yet they are not handled in the same manner."

AS FAR is scheduled to host Young Africans on Saturday at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

Why is AS FAR coach Alexandre Santos unhappy about the fan ban?

Alexandre Santos views the fan ban for the CAF Champions League match as an "unfair" and "significant punishment," arguing it disadvantages AS FAR while other teams benefit. He believes alternative penalties should be considered.

When is AS FAR scheduled to play Young Africans in the CAF Champions League?

AS FAR is scheduled to host Young Africans on Saturday at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) for their CAF Champions League group stage match, a game coach Santos believes is unfairly impacted by the fan ban.
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