Algerian clubside Entente
Setif will have to play the first leg of their Champions League semi-final
against Democratic Republic of Congo's TP Mazembe Engelbert behind closed
doors, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Wednesday.
Following a meeting in
Ethiopia, CAF said in a statement that Entente Setif were being punished for
the behaviour of their fans following repeated financial sanctions and
warnings.
The decision to ban fans
from Saturday's match comes after Algerian authorities closed JS Kabylie's
stadium following the death of Cameroon footballer Albert Ebosse, who was
struck on the head by an object allegedly thrown from a section of his club's
own supporters.
Algeria has a history of
spectator violence, but is hoping to be named as a future host of the African
Nations Cup when CAF make a decision about the venue for the next two
tournaments this weekend.
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