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BREAKING NEWS: 14 Killed, 20 Injured In Riots Before Football Match In Egypt

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Victims of the Riot at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2015 (Photo credit: BBC News)
Victims of the Riot at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2015 (Photo credit: BBC News)

At least fourteen football fans were killed and 20 others injured in a riot  on Sunday, February 8, 2014 during the match between Zamalek and Enppi in the local soccer league in Cairo, Egypt.

Riot at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2015 (Photo credit: BBC News)
Riot at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on Sunday, February 8, 2015 (Photo credit: BBC News)

According to reports, the riot started when Zamalek fans were barred by security forces from entering the stadium without their ticket.

Among those injured are at least three police officers, while a police van outside the stadium was set on fire during the clash

Despite the violence, the football match between Zamalek and Enppi still continued after it was delayed by an hour.

However, Police have been able to control the situation through the use of teargas.and other explosives.

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