Unfortunate scenes were reported in Cairo during AS FAR’s match against Egypt’s Al Ahly, amid allegations of attacks targeting the Moroccan club’s players and supporters.
According to information circulating after the game, a number of AS FAR fans said they were assaulted around the stadium, while members of the team delegation also spoke of harassment and incidents that went beyond the normal tensions of a big African fixture.
The claims include confrontations in the stands and outside the venue, with AS FAR supporters describing difficult moments as they tried to follow their team in the Egyptian capital. The same reports say the situation escalated after the final whistle, as some fans attempted to leave the stadium area.
So far, there has been no official statement confirming the extent of the incidents, but the episode has sparked wide reaction among Moroccan supporters online, with calls for clarity and protection for travelling fans in continental competitions.
The clash itself was played in a highly charged atmosphere, as both sides battled for an important result, yet the focus shifted away from the football because of the alleged violence surrounding the match.
