Egyptian league to resume behind closed doors

Egyptian Football Association president Anwar Saleh has revealed the country’s top-flight competition will resume without fans in the stands.

The Egyptian Premier League is currently on hold after 74 people were killed earlier in the year as violence broke out after a match between Al-Ahly and Al-Masry in Port Said.

“The league will be resumed behind closed doors, but it will all depend on the results of the investigations,” Saleh told weekly magazine Ahram Sports.

“Security is the priority of all Egyptians and if it is achieved, the fans will return to the stands gradually.”

“Resuming the competition is essential for several parties so I think that the clubs will not oppose playing the matches without their supporters.”

Saleh has been appointed as interim president of the Egyptian FA until elections are held after the previous administration was dissolved by Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri.