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"The decision to postpone the matches of the Egypt Cup was not made by the federation, but by the Egyptian state because of the congestion of the mass," said Tharwat Sweilem, Executive Director of the Egyptian Football Federation.
"The fear of sedition between Ahly and Zamalek supporters is the reason why the tension has become intense and we do not want to disrupt the atmosphere of the months before the organization of the Cup. Africa, "said Suweil on Radio Hits.
The Egyptian Football Federation has postponed the Egyptian Cup for an indefinite period after playing against Zamalek and Egypt in the clearing match and the match between Al Ahly and Pyramids on Wednesday and Thursday 27 and 28 February respectively.
Al Ahly was to face Pyramids in the league on February 28, which forced the federation to replace the two clubs in the league with a match in the quarterfinals of the Egypt Cup, which was rejected by Ahli.
FIFA officials have said that the Egypt Cup could resume after the Africa Cup.
Egypt will host the continental championship from 21 June.
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