Ahmed Hamoudan urges CAF to sanction Al Ahly over fan incidents in Cairo | OneFootball

AS FAR player questions handling of Al Ahly fan behaviour

Ahmed Hamoudan urges CAF to sanction Al Ahly over fan incidents in Cairo

AS FAR player Ahmed Hamoudan called on CAF to apply the law to Al Ahly after fan incidents during their Champions League match in Cairo.

Hamoudan reacts after goalless draw

Ahmed Hamoudan winger of AS FAR has asked the CAF to take action against Al Ahly supporters following events during their recent meeting.

The two team faced each other in matchday 6 of CAF Champions League group stage at Cairo International Stadium, with the game ending in 0-0 draw.

The result confirmed qualification for both sides to the quarter-finals.

“Apply the Law Fairly”

Speaking to Moroccan outlet Albotola, Hamoudan said he wants CAF to treat all fan-related incidents in the same way. He referred to what he described as unfortunate scenes involving Al Ahly supporters during the match.

Hamoudan stated that AS FAR had previously accepted CAF sanctions against their own fans even though he felt the punishment was harsh.

He added that he now expects the same rules to be applied stressing that fairness is key when dealing with such cases.

Call for equal treatment

The Moroccan winger made it clear that his request is not about emotions but about consistency.

He said it is not easy to accept unequal treatment and urged CAF to act with justice when reviewing what happened in Cairo.

Hamoudan also underlined that his team respected CAF decisions in the past and believes the confederation should show the same level of firmness in all similar situations.

Despite the controversy, both clubs secured their places in CAF Champions League quarter-finals. Al Ahly finished top of the group with 10 point while AS FAR claimed second place with 9 point.

The draw in Cairo ensured progression for the two side setting up tense knockout phase in Africa’s top club competition.