Fans to return to stadiums at beginning of 2nd round of Egyptian premier league

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced Sunday that Egyptian fans will be allowed to attend matches starting from the second round of the Egyptian Premier League, said EFA President Hani Abu Reida.

Speaking at a press conference, Abu Reida said that Cairo International Stadium will be among the stadiums that meet the conditions of allowing football fans to return to the stadiums after several years of suspension.

Talking about the tickets of Egypt-Ghana match in the second round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, which will be held on November 13 in Borg el Arab stadium in Alexandria, Abu Reida said that a police from the public funds will be dispatch in each outlet for tickets sales of the match. 

As many as 50,000 tickets for the match will be issued on Tuesday, he said, adding that the tickets will be sold for EGP 50, EGP 250 and EGP 400, he said.

Tickets will be available at Cairo International Stadium, he said, adding that 17,000 tickets will also be available at Alexandria Stadium. 

Egypt banned football matches spectators after the deadly Port Said stadium disaster in February 2012 when over 70 Ahly fans were killed in post-match violence.

In February 2015, the ban was partially lifted but was then immediately re-imposed after another deadly incident when 20 Zamalek fans died in a stampede at Cairo's Air Defence stadium.

A minimal number of fans were recently allowed to appear in the stands during team games in the CAF Champions League games as well as for Egypt national team games for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Source: MENA