Ultras of Al-Ahly club - File photoWhen is a good time for fans to return to stadiums? CAIRO - 8 March 2018: The return of unlimited stadium access for fans across Egypt is being discussed with concern as it is rendered problematic after violence erupted at the Cairo Stadium this week. Members of both the Ultras White Knights and Ultras Ahlawy were handed prison sentences over charges of inciting violence and protesting against security forces. They were also engaged in clashes with the police.A ban was imposed on fans attending matches since the deadly clashes that took place in February 2012, which killed dozens of fans in Port Said. Later demands to overturn the decision were only met on a limited scope.Fans are banned from domestic matches, but permitted to attend Egyptian teams’ games in African competitions and national team games in the World Cup and African Cup of Nations’ qualifiers.In order to stop any potential violence, security authorities should approve the location of domestic matches and the number of fans attending.

Source: Egypt Today March 10, 2018 11:37 UTC