Egypt's Premiere League Postponed Indefinitely After Violent Pitch Invasion

Violent riots at a Cairo stadium led to an indefinite postponement of Egypt's Premiere League. The EFA is now seeking safe alternatives to resume play.

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2025 September 30 . 10:31 PM

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Egypt's Premiere League Postponed Indefinitely After Violent Pitch Invasion

The Egyptian Premiere League has been postponed indefinitely following violent riots that erupted during an African Champions League match at Cairo Stadium on Saturday. The incident involved an Algerian referee, whose name remains unknown, being assaulted by rioters who invaded the pitch during the match between Zamalek and Club Africain.

Initially, the league was scheduled to resume on 13 April. However, the postponement comes after Samir Zaher, head of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), announced the decision following the disturbances. Zaher has since apologized to the Tunisian ambassador and the Algerian embassy for the incident and the assault on the referee. The EFA is now considering suggestions for resuming the league, including playing matches on armed forces' pitches or without fans. Discussions are ongoing with sports officials to determine a suitable time to restart the league.

The postponement of the Egyptian Premiere League is a result of the serious incidents that occurred during the African Champions League match. The EFA is committed to ensuring the safety of all involved and is exploring options to resume the league at a later date.