CAF Champions League: violence erupts between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR, what happened | OneFootball

The clash between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR ended in violence

CAF Champions League: violence erupts between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR, what happened

African football once again finds itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. During the CAF Champions League match between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR in Cairo, the Moroccan players and staff were targeted by bottle-throwing and other projectiles.

The match, played this Sunday, ended in a goalless draw (0-0). Trouble broke out as early as the first half and continued after the final whistle, forcing security forces to step in so the Moroccan team could safely return to the locker room. Winger Ahmed Hammoudan was reportedly struck on the head, as the club denounced attacks against its players, staff, and even supporters present in the stadium.

Since then, AS FAR has announced that it will officially appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for sanctions and for enhanced security measures to be implemented for future games. These incidents come just weeks after the chaotic final of the 2025 AFCON.