An Egyptian court has postponed the appeal trial for 52 football fans, known as Ultras White Knights, to April 13, 2026. The supporters are challenging prison sentences related to deadly stadium violence that occurred in February 2015.
The defendants were initially sentenced in 2022 to terms ranging from five to 15 years. The charges stem from clashes outside the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo ahead of a match between Zamalek and ENPPI, which resulted in at least 20 deaths.
The case has drawn significant attention from human rights groups, who have criticized the mass trials and the severity of the sentences. The appeal hearing was adjourned to allow defense lawyers more time to review case documents.
The 2015 incident was one of the deadliest in Egyptian football history and led to a temporary ban on spectators at league matches. The upcoming April 13 hearing will determine whether the original convictions and sentences will be upheld.
