Some information may no longer be current. A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and fighting between police and fans killing at least 25 people, authorities said. Such attacks in the past have sparked days of violent protests pitting the country's hard-core fans against police officers in a nation already on edge after years of revolt and turmoil. Two security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the violence killed at least 25 people.
Egypt's public prosecutor issued a statement ordering an investigation. The Cabinet convened an emergency meeting to discuss the violence, Egypt's state television said. What caused the violence wasn't immediately clear. The AP could not immediately verify the images, nor the casualty count. Egypt's hard-core soccer fans, known as Ultras, frequently clash with police inside and outside of stadiums.
They are deeply politicized and many participated in the country's uprising that forced out President Hosni Mubarak. Many consider them as one of the most organized movements in Egypt after the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, which the government later outlawed as a terrorist organization following the military overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. The violence comes as police face increasing scrutiny following the shooting death of a female protester in Cairo and the arrest of protesters under a law heavily restricting demonstrations.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has pledged to bring stability to Egypt amid bombings and attacks by Islamic militants, but also has said Egypt's emergency situation meant that some violations of human rights were inevitable, if regrettable.
That riot, at the time the deadliest worldwide since , killed 74 people, mostly Al-Ahly fans. Two police officers later received year prison sentences for gross negligence and failure to stop the Port Said killings, a rare incident of security officials being held responsible for deaths in the country.
Seven other officers were acquitted, angering soccer fans who wanted more police officers to be held accountable for the incident and other episodes of violence. Their opening day opponents, however, are looking to cut their own slice of history, as the Super Eagles chase a fourth. Nigeria come into this after an unbeaten qualification record of four wins and two draws, while Egypt won three and drew three to top their own group. Much will be made of this encounter between the sides managed by Augustine Eguavoen and Carlos Queiroz respectively.
US PT. CET and 4 p. Egypt hardly had a touch in the Nigerian third of the pitch, and Mohamed Salah was nowhere to be found. The Liverpool forward made just five successful passes in the entire first half, with four of those coming in his own half of the pitch. The Pharoahs have no answer when the opponent double- and triple-teams its star man. Big changes need at halftime to break down a well-organized Nigerian side. HT: Nigeria Egypt.
The Super Eagles have completely bossed the first half. Moses Simon has been imperious but for the crosses and that Iheanacho goal was richly deserved. Should have been at least tbh. Best part is the high press and organization. Egypt just cannot contain Simon down the left. Egypt has just one shot so far this entire match, a fair representation of their anemic attack. Down the other end, Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has a go from distance but it's scuffed wide right.
It started again with Simon down the left, and Egypt's clearance only reached Joe Aribo who headed down to Iheanacho. The Foxes frontman did really well, receiving the ball with his back to goal, turning to his left and rippling the net with a powerful effort.
Egypt needs a reply, the Pharoahs have been second-best in the opening half-hour, and now they trail. Typical Iheanacho goal. No backlift. Just strike it true. Nigeria lead But credit to Moses Simon. Nantes winger Moses Simon uses blistering speed to go right around an Egyptian defender, but his shot is blasted into the side-netting. Hopefully that wakes this game up some. It's been all Super Eagles so far. Nigeria outplaying Egypt right now. Pressing, looking to enter final third in super fast speed.
Imagine if they had their full squad available. A lot of promise, just need the end product. This is getting ridiculous. At least the venue looks enjoyable, although the amount of empty seats is surprising for such a highly anticipated match. A very impressive turnout here in Garoua. Officials forced to find a new one for the second time, seems to be an issue with air pressure.
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