Egyptian fans to boycot Champions League final

Port Said

Some supporters of Egyptian side Al Ahly, the 'ultras', say they will not be attending the first leg of the African Champions League final.

Last week Egypt's Ministry of Interior had agreed ton allow 20,000 fans watch the first leg set for 4 November 2012 against defending champions Esperance of Tunisia.

But Ultras Ahly say that they will not watch their team until they feel justice has been served with respect to the fans that died in the Port Said disaster in February. 

Justice

Ahly fans were among the more than 70 supporters that lost their lives during violent clashes as their team played Al Masry.

- Nine months have passed and we are still waiting for a verdict, a statement on the BBC said.

- Therefore we announce that neither Ultras Ahlawy or Ultras Devils will be present at the African Final or any other match before claiming the rights of our colleagues.

The match is set to take place at the 90,000 seat Borg El Arab Stadium and is only the second game in Egypt that fans have been allowed in to see since February's tragedy.






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