The verdict was announced on Saturday, following the January 26 ruling against the defendants of Egypt’s worst-ever football disaster.

After confirming the January death sentences, the court acquitted 28 others who were held in custody.

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مباراة ودية بين أصدقاء رونالدو وبيبيتو لافتتاح ملعب ماراكانا الأهلي يستعيد بركات وشهاب

It also handed former Port-Said head of security Essam Samak 15-year prison sentence, in addition to two other stadium officials and two police officers.

While the initial January ruling has sparked a stream of violence in Port-Said, the reaction from the coastal city regarding the fresh decision has been normal so far.

On the other hand, the reaction of Ultras Ahlawy - the Ahli fan group who has been persistently following the case - is mixed so far.

Some members of the group believe the final verdict is fair, while others have promised an 'angry reaction'.

The protesting contingent is believed to be unhappy with the release of several police seniors.