CAF Takes Action Against Al Ahly for Misconduct
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced disciplinary actions against Egyptian football club Al Ahly due to unruly incidents that occurred during their recent match against the Royal Army team. This match took place at the Cairo International Stadium as part of the sixth round of the group stage in the prestigious CAF Champions League.
In a statement released on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Al Ahly revealed that the CAF Disciplinary Committee has decided to impose a two-match ban on the club's fans from attending future African competitions. Additionally, the execution of the second match ban has been suspended, reflecting the seriousness of the actions taken by some of the club's supporters during the game.
Moreover, the committee has levied a fine of $50,000 against Al Ahly due to fans throwing bottles from the stands, an act that was deemed a threat to the safety of players and officials on the field, particularly targeting those from the Royal Army team. The penalties did not stop there; the CAF Disciplinary Committee also imposed an additional fine of $10,000 for the use of laser pointers during the match, a blatant violation of the regulations governing African competitions.
In conclusion, Al Ahly's management has announced that its legal team is currently reviewing the decisions made by the CAF to determine the subsequent steps, including the possibility of filing an appeal with the appropriate authorities within the Confederation of African Football.
As reported by thevoice.ma.
