Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal Al-Ganzouri admitted that the FA's verdict against Masri was minimum, while conceding that the Port-Said club have the right to appeal. Masri, who were involved in the death of over 77 supporters after a league game with Ahli last month, were handed a two-season ban from domestic competitions, including the currently inactive campaign. The verdict sparked a fresh state of unrest between the costal city's football-mad fans and authorities, while Ahli were anything but satisfied with the decisions. “According to the regulations of the Egyptian FA and FIFA, Masri received the minimum penalty,” Al-Ganzouri told reporters on Saturday. “But they can still have the right to appeal the verdict.” Sanctions against Masri also included banning their home stadium of Port-Said from hosting sports events for three years. Clashes between fans and military forces took place after the FA's announcement, with a wide sector of Port-Said refusing any sanction against their beloved club. On the other hand, Ahli's ultras are expected to protest against the decisions as the club have already announced that the verdict is ‘totally unacceptable'.
