Investigating authorities have referred former Al Ahly player Shehab El-Din Ahmed to an urgent criminal trial over allegations of threatening a man who works as a lawyer and verbally abusing and defaming him.

The alleged threat was reportedly accompanied by a demand.

Details of Shehab El-Din Ahmed’s Trial Referral

According to the referral decision, the former Al Ahly player faces allegations involving threats against a lawyer as well as verbal abuse and defamation.

The case has been referred to an urgent criminal trial, where the competent court will examine the allegations and issue its decision in accordance with the law.

Case Filed in New Cairo

The referral was issued in Case No. 1074 of 2026, Fifth Settlement Criminal Court, registered under Case No. 59 of 2026, New Cairo Appeals Prosecution.

The competent court will now consider the case following its referral by the investigating authorities.

The allegations remain subject to judicial review, and the referral itself does not constitute a final conviction.

Who is Shehab El-Din Ahmed?
Shehab El-Din Ahmed is a former Egyptian footballer who previously played for Al Ahly.

What allegations does Shehab El-Din Ahmed face?
He is accused of threatening a lawyer and verbally abusing and defaming him, with the alleged threat accompanied by a demand.

Why was Shehab El-Din Ahmed referred to trial?
He was referred to an urgent criminal trial after the investigating authorities completed their procedures in the case.

What is the case number?
The case is No. 1074 of 2026, Fifth Settlement Criminal Court, registered under No. 59 of 2026, New Cairo.

Has Shehab El-Din Ahmed been convicted?
No. A referral to trial means the case will be examined by the competent court; it does not constitute a final conviction.