Egyptian football fans will turn their attention to the start of the 2026-2027 Egyptian Premier League tomorrow, Friday, and ahead of the opening whistle, the refereeing committee has announced the officials who will oversee the first matches of the new season. ⚽🔥
The opening round will feature three matches, led by Zamalek, the defending champions, against Al Ittihad Alexandria at Cairo International Stadium, alongside Wadi Degla’s meeting with ZED and Abu Qir Fertilizers’ clash with National Bank of Egypt.
⭐ Amin Omar to Referee Zamalek vs Al Ittihad
The refereeing committee has appointed international referee Amin Omar to officiate the match between Zamalek and Al Ittihad Alexandria, one of the most anticipated games of the opening round.
Amin Omar will be assisted by Mahmoud Abu El-Regal and Hany Khairy, while Ahmed Hamdy will serve as the fourth official.
In the VAR room, Hossam Azab and Mohamed Ahmed El-Shennawy will be responsible for reviewing incidents that require intervention under the regulations governing the use of the technology.
The match has attracted particular attention not only because it brings the defending champions together with Al Ittihad Alexandria, but also because it represents Zamalek’s first official test in their title-defense campaign, making refereeing decisions an important part of the match’s focus. 🏆
📢 Refereeing Team for Wadi Degla vs ZED
In another opening-day fixture, referee Ibrahim Mohamed will officiate the meeting between Wadi Degla and ZED.
He will be assisted by Mohamed Farouk and Khaled El-Sayed, while Mohamed Abdel Aziz has been appointed as the fourth official.
Mostafa Medhat and Mohamed Azazy will operate the VAR room as part of the use of video technology to review key incidents that require additional assessment.
The match represents an important opportunity for both teams to make a positive start and collect three points from the opening round, which could give the encounter a highly competitive character. ⚽
🔥 Mohamed Abbas Kabil to Officiate Abu Qir vs National Bank
The match between Abu Qir Fertilizers and National Bank of Egypt will be officiated by referee Mohamed Abbas Kabil.
He will be assisted by Emad Farag and Mahmoud Mansour, while Kyrillos Nazih will serve as the fourth official.
In the VAR room, Mostafa El-Shehdy and Ibrahim Mahgoub will monitor the refereeing situations throughout the match.
The fixture represents an opportunity for both teams to make a strong start to the new season, particularly because collecting points during the opening rounds can provide an important morale boost and improve a team’s position during the early stages of the competition.
🏃♂️ Refereeing Begins a New Season
The announcement of the officiating teams comes ahead of the new season at a time when refereeing remains an important factor in shaping the competition, particularly as clubs face intense battles and look to achieve their objectives from the very beginning.
The continued use of VAR also represents an additional element in match management, with the aim of achieving greater accuracy and fairness in important decisions, particularly in controversial penalty-area incidents, goals and disciplinary situations.
The Zamalek vs Al Ittihad match is expected to attract the most attention on the opening day, especially because it features the defending champions in their first league match, while the other teams will look to use the opening round to secure results that can build confidence before the season develops.
🏆 Kickoff Is Almost Here
With the refereeing appointments now announced, the picture is becoming clearer ahead of the opening matches of the 2026-2027 Egyptian Premier League, amid major anticipation from supporters eager to see how the competition will begin.
The challenge for the refereeing teams will be to manage their matches with maximum concentration and make effective use of VAR when necessary, ensuring accurate decisions and fair opportunities for all teams on the pitch.
Do you think Amin Omar is the right choice to referee Zamalek vs Al Ittihad? And who do you expect to be the best referee in the Egyptian Premier League this season? Share your opinion and predictions. ⚽🔥
