FAR Rabat file complaint over ticket allocation after 4-1 defeat to Pyramids FC - Africa
The dispute comes after Pyramids claimed a commanding 4-1 first-leg victory at home. Congolese striker Fiston Mayele and winger Ibrahim Adel scored twice to give the Egyptian side a strong advantage ahead of the return leg in Casablanca on 8 April.
In a statement published on the club's official Facebook page, FAR Rabat said Pyramids had allocated only 100 tickets to their traveling supporters — far below the CAF-mandated minimum of 5 percent of total stadium capacity, which the Moroccan side says should have amounted to at least 1,500 seats.
FAR added that, following the 31 March technical meeting, they raised the issue with CAF and Pyramids management. While CAF reportedly issued a directive requesting that Pyramids increase the allocation to avoid potential security concerns, the Egyptian club only added another 100 tickets, leaving 'hundreds of Moroccan fans' outside the stadium, read the statement.
'These unacceptable practices… reflect a lack of respect for the rules and for the supporters who traveled from Morocco to support their team,' the club said, warning of 'serious security risks' and calling for measures to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
The club emphasized defending the rights of their fans, adding that 'football is a joy for everyone, and all supporters should be able to cheer their teams in a fair and safe atmosphere.'
Pyramids FC have not issued a public response to the complaint, and CAF has yet to comment on the matter.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.)
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