CAF Champions League: violence erupts between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR, what happened
The clash between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR ended in violence
CAF Champions League: violence erupts between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR, what happened
African football once again finds itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. During the CAF Champions League match between Al Ahly SC and AS FAR in Cairo, the Moroccan players and staff were targeted by bottle-throwing and other projectiles.
The match, played this Sunday, ended in a goalless draw (0-0). Trouble broke out as early as the first half and continued after the final whistle, forcing security forces to step in so the Moroccan team could safely return to the locker room. Winger Ahmed Hammoudan was reportedly struck on the head, as the club denounced attacks against its players, staff, and even supporters present in the stadium.
Since then, AS FAR has announced that it will officially appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for sanctions and for enhanced security measures to be implemented for future games. These incidents come just weeks after the chaotic final of the 2025 AFCON.
Ball State visits Paveletzke and Ohio
Ball State Cardinals (8-17, 3-9 MAC) at Ohio Bobcats (13-13, 7-6 MAC)
Athens, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ohio takes on Ball State after Jackson Paveletzke scored 22 points in Ohio's 90-74 loss to the Miami (OH) RedHawks.
The Bobcats are 9-4 on their home court. Ohio is 3-1 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Cardinals are 3-9 against conference opponents. Ball State allows 70.0 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.6 points per game.
Ohio scores 77.6 points, 7.6 more per game than the 70.0 Ball State gives up. Ball State averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.7 fewer makes per game than Ohio gives up.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.
TOP PERFORMERS: Paveletzke is averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 assists for the Bobcats. Aidan Hadaway is averaging 15.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 53.7% over the last 10 games.
Davion Hill is scoring 12.6 points per game with 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Cardinals. Armoni Zeigler is averaging 15.2 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting 38.3% over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bobcats: 4-6, averaging 78.1 points, 28.0 rebounds, 12.5 assists, 5.7 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.4 points per game.
Cardinals: 4-6, averaging 65.1 points, 26.7 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 40.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.3 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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This financial hurdle may not deter Miami, provided they can secure a willing trade partner.