What happened to the Egyptian national team in Senegal? Violence from the Senegalese fans

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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 08:55 GMT

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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 08:55 GMT

CAIRO, 30 March 2022: The Egyptian national team players were attacked by the Senegalese fans after the game, CAF did not provide enough security precautions.

Senegal defeated Egypt 3-1 by penalties after they draw 1-1 (on agreggate) to book their seat in the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar.

 

Senegal authorities did not provide any security cover, the Egyptian national team players were attacked by the Senegalese fans

 

CAF officials did not ensure the protection to the Egyptian captain and one of the best players in the world

 

The Senegalese fans tried to attack Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah and threw objects at him while he is leaving the pitch

 

🚨⚠️Violence in Senegal


The Senegalese fans tried to attack Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah and threw objects at him while he is leaving the pitch #Africa #Egypt #Qatar2022 #SENEGY #Salah #Laser #WQC2022 #CAF_Scandal_in_Senegal | #مصر #السنغال #قطر2022 #منتخب_مصر #صلاح pic.twitter.com/znFXtuyspr

— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) March 29, 2022

The safety of the Egyptian national team players was not guaranteed in Senegal

The Senegalese supporters clambered onto the pitch, threatening the Egyptian players after the end of the game and attacked them on the ground.. local police force did nothing to protect the Egyptians players

"The Senegalese officials should be sorry as their pre-game irresponsible statements caused these horrible scenes in the stadium."

Ahmed Shobier Former Egypt National Team Captain

"Mo Salah targeted by dozens of LASERS before he blazed over his crucial penalty in shootout defeat by Senegal. with Egypt players distracted throughout their World Cup play-off defeat"

Daily Mail commented after the game.

"Salah is an icon for Africa. The Senegalese fans attacked him after the game and threw bottles at him. They should have treated Salah with more respect."

Senegal authorities did not provide any security cover, the Egyptian national team players were attacked by the Senegalese fans

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