shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Football News > Article > Egypt court jails 15 football fans for trying to kill club Zamaleks boss

Egypt court jails 15 football fans for trying to kill club Zamalek's boss

Updated on: 16 February,2016 08:16 AM IST  | 
AFP |

A court in Egypt yesterday jailed 15 hardcore football fans known as "ultras" for trying to kill the chairman of the popular Cairo-based Zamalek club, an official said

Egypt court jails 15 football fans for trying to kill club Zamalek's boss

Cairo: A court in Egypt yesterday jailed 15 hardcore football fans known as "ultras" for trying to kill the chairman of the popular Cairo-based Zamalek club, an official said.


"Ultras" had already been banned as a group since May 2015 after another court found them guilty of taking part in violence. Since February 2012, the authorities have banned all spectators from football matches in stadiums as games were marred by crowd violence, sometimes deadly.


On Monday, a court sentenced 11 Ultras White Knights, to one year for "planning, participating and attempting to murder Mourtada Mansour", chairman of the club, in August 2014, the official said.


"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK