Abdel Nasser Zidan Reveals Al Ahly’s Request for Foreign Referees Against Zamalek and Pyramids ⚽🔥
Sports presenter Abdel Nasser Zidan revealed details of Al Ahly’s moves to bring in foreign refereeing teams for the club’s matches against Zamalek and Pyramids in the Egyptian Premier League, in the sixth and ninth rounds of the competition.
Zidan explained that Al Ahly has officially finalized its decision to request foreign referees for the two matches as part of its early preparations for the highly anticipated fixtures during the current season.
Al Ahly Pays $80,000 for Foreign Referees
Speaking on the “Stad Masr” program broadcast on Modern MTI, Abdel Nasser Zidan said Al Ahly sent $80,000 to the Egyptian Football Association, representing the costs of bringing in foreign referees for its matches against Zamalek and Pyramids.
He added that Al Ahly made the request early enough to give the Egyptian FA sufficient time to communicate with European football associations and select suitable refereeing teams for each match.
The request comes ahead of two important fixtures, with the Zamalek match being one of the biggest games on the domestic calendar, while the Pyramids encounter is also expected to be significant in the race for the upper positions.
Al Ahly vs Zamalek Date
Zidan said Al Ahly will face Zamalek in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League on October 11, at Cairo International Stadium.
The derby is expected to attract major attention from fans and the media as one of the most important matches of the season. This has prompted Al Ahly to settle its request for a foreign refereeing team well ahead of the fixture.
Both teams will continue their league campaigns before reaching the derby, which will be the first direct meeting between the two sides of the season according to the announced schedule.
Al Ahly Face Pyramids in Round Nine
Zidan also revealed that Al Ahly will face Pyramids in the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League on November 23, at Cairo International Stadium.
According to the Egyptian FA, officials have informed Al Ahly that a number of European football associations will be contacted in order to select a foreign refereeing team for each match, with the final referee assignments to be announced at a later stage.
Al Ahly Await Foreign Refereeing Teams
Zidan confirmed that Al Ahly has officially requested foreign referees for both the Zamalek and Pyramids matches after sending the required payment to the Egyptian Football Association.
The club’s management is now waiting for the final selection of the refereeing teams that will take charge of the two fixtures as the administrative procedures for bringing foreign officials from outside Egypt continue.
The move comes ahead of two fixtures that Al Ahly supporters will be watching closely, with the club seeking to prepare early for both the technical and organizational aspects of the matches. The names of the selected referees and further details of the foreign crews are expected to follow once coordination between the Egyptian FA and the European associations is completed. 🏆🔴
