35 Al Ahly Supporters, Many Aged 16-17, Arrested After Cairo Stadium Riots During AS FAR Match

The match between AS FAR and Al Ahly of Egypt, part of the sixth and final round of the CAF Champions League group stage, witnessed unfortunate incidents that led to the arrest of 35 supporters of the Egyptian team.

Egyptian media sources reported that the fans were apprehended after the conclusion of the match, held at Cairo Stadium, due to acts of rioting during the game.

The match saw various acts of disorder, including the throwing of water bottles at AS FAR players, both during play and as they headed to the dressing room at halftime. These actions resulted in an injury to Ahmed Hamoudan.

According to available information, the arrested individuals were taken to the police station in preparation for their appearance before the Nasr City Public Prosecution, where they will be investigated on the charges against them.

The charges primarily include causing riots within a sports facility, damaging stadium property, assaulting opposing team players, and illegally entering a stand.

Sources indicate that the ages of several of those arrested range between 16 and 17 years, pending the outcome of subsequent investigations and legal proceedings.