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Egyptian law enforcement authorities and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) have extended a ban on spectators attending matches, in a reflection of fears that stadia in Egypt could once more emerge as platforms for anti-government protest. The ban had been in place for much of the last five years.
The decision dashed expectations that the ban would be lifted in February to coincide with a new competition season. It comes against the backdrop of repeated Egyptian poor performance in international tournaments, which many blame on the absence of fan support at matches.
