Egyptians in Kuwait warned over Africa Cup of Nations final parades

People taking part in large gatherings could be deported

Mohamed Salah, centre, and his Egypt teammates celebrate after beating Cameroon in a penalty shootout in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde on Thursday, February 3, 2022. AP

Egypt players celebrate winning the penalty shootout. Reuters

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal saves from Cameroon's Harold Moukoudi in the shootout. Reuters

Dejected Cameroon player Collins Fai after the match. Reuters

Egypt players during the penalty shootout. Reuters

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah is chased by Cemeroon's Nouhou Tolo. AFP

Egypt manager Carlos Queiroz is sent-off by referee Bakary Gassama. Reuters

Carlos Queiroz after being shown a red card. AP

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana. Reuters

Egypt's Mohamed Salah after missing a great chance to score in the second half. AFP

Cameroon's Collins Fai watched by Egypt manager Carlos Queiroz. Reuters

Egypt's defender Mahmoud 'El Wensh' Hamdy receives treatement on a head injury. AFP

Egypt's Mohamed Salah on the attck. AFP

Cameroo defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui sends a header against the woodwork in the first half.

Egypt defender Omar Kamal is booked by Gambian referee Bakary Gassama. AFP

Egypt's Mohamed Abou Gabal 'Gabaski' punches clear. Reuters

Egypt attacker Mohamed Salah. Reuters

Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar and Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui both go to shoot. AFP

Egyptians who live in Kuwait will not be allowed to celebrate in large numbers if their national team win the African Cup of Nations on Sunday.

Egypt play Senegal in the final of the tournament in a showdown between Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Kuwait’s Ministry of the Interior has prohibited ceremonial parades and said those found breaking the law would be deported, local newspaper Al Qabas reported.

One hour before the final match between Senegal and Egypt, security patrols will be intensified in areas populated by Egyptians. More than 500,000 Egyptians live in Kuwait.

The neighbourhoods of Farwaniya, Khaitan, Hawalli, and Al Salmiya filled with celebrating crowds after Egypt’s 3-1 penalty shoot-out win on Thursday after 120 goalless minutes in the semi-final against Cameroon.

The newspaper reported that officers had been given clear instructions to take legal action against offenders.

“The instructions issued to security are clear and explicit, and stipulate the need to take all legal measures against any person in case they violate the law by carrying out actions that violate public morals or participating in festive marches that lead to obstruction of traffic or cause congestion,” the newspaper reported.

The country’s traffic law article 127 prohibits vehicles from participating in private parades or gatherings, except in accordance with laws and with permission.

Permission shall not be issued if it will lead to disturbing people, especially at night, the law says.