Sports Correspondent

Al Ahly’s Official Statement:

In an emergency board meeting held on Tuesday morning, Al Ahly expressed deep concern over the ongoing instability within Egyptian football, particularly the lack of coordination between the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and the Professional Clubs Association. The club voiced frustration over repeated administrative errors that have led to persistent crises in the sport.

A key issue discussed was the decision to assign Egyptian referees to officiate the upcoming Cairo Derby against Zamalek. Al Ahly highlighted that they had formally requested foreign referees for the match, citing previous controversies surrounding local officiating that have affected match outcomes. Additionally, the club reiterated its previous calls for a complete overhaul of the refereeing system, including the appointment of a foreign expert to lead the refereeing committee.

Despite multiple requests, Al Ahly claims their concerns have been ignored, further eroding trust in the current system. The statement stressed that the club cannot accept continued inconsistencies in officiating that could undermine the fairness of the competition.

As a result, Al Ahly’s board has decided to:

Insist on postponing the match until the EFA fulfills its commitment to appointing foreign referees as originally promised.

Withdraw from the league if their demands are not met.

Remain in continuous session to monitor developments and take further necessary actions.