Soccer fans in Egypt won’t be seeing any games in person for a while.
According to ahramonline.org, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has announced the league will resume without fans attending the games.
Anwar Saleh, the new EFA President, said on Wednesday that he will take necessary security steps after one of the worst outbreaks of violence in soccer history.
“The league will be resumed behind closed doors, but it all depends on the investigations results,” said Saleh. “Security is the priority of all Egyptians and if it was achieved the fans will return to the stands gradually.”
There was some doubt a week ago when or if the 2011-12 season would start again. Saleh thinks finishing the season is very important, though.
“Resuming the competition is essential for several parties so I think that the clubs will not oppose playing the matches without their supporters,” he said.
After being approved by FIFA as the interim EFA president, Saleh also said that Egypt’s national team’s schedule will not be interrupted.
