The Competition Committee of the Egyptian Football Association has announced a number of decisions regarding matches in the Professional League and Egypt Cup, with the most notable sanctions imposed on Mansoura following the team’s withdrawal from and failure to complete its match against Farco in the second-tier competition. ⚽🔥
The decisions followed a review of the Farco-Mansoura incident on August 28, 2026, resulting in Mansoura being officially declared defeated after failing to complete the match, alongside several financial and administrative penalties imposed on the club and some of its officials.
Mansoura Lose 0-2 to Farco
The Competition Committee decided to apply Article 51 of the Competition Regulations to Mansoura’s withdrawal, officially declaring the team defeated 0-2 in favor of Farco.
The decision follows the regulations governing teams that withdraw and fail to complete a match, establishing an official result for the fixture.
Farco therefore received the match points, while Mansoura suffered an official defeat that will affect its position in the Professional League standings.
Three Additional Points Deducted
The sanctions did not stop at awarding Farco the victory. The Competition Committee also decided to deduct three additional points from Mansoura’s tally, separate from the points lost in the match.
The committee stated that Mansoura’s position in the standings would be adjusted after implementation of the punishment.
The points deduction represents one of the most significant sporting penalties a club can face, particularly in a tightly contested competition where every point can have a major impact. 🏆
40,000 Egyptian Pound Fine
The committee also imposed a financial penalty of 40,000 Egyptian pounds on Mansoura, equal to twice the competition registration fee, because of the failure to complete the match.
The fine comes in addition to other penalties imposed on the club, increasing the financial burden resulting from the Farco incident.
Memorandum Against Mansoura President
Among the decisions, the Competition Committee decided to submit a memorandum to the Egyptian Football Association Board regarding the president of Mansoura Club.
The published decision did not specify the exact action that may be taken against the club president, but submitting the memorandum means the administrative aspects of the incident could be reviewed before further action is determined.
Fine for Collective Insults
The committee imposed another 10,000 Egyptian pound fine on Mansoura after individuals associated with the club were found to have collectively insulted the match officials.
This penalty was separate from the withdrawal-related fine and adds to the financial sanctions imposed following the match.
The decision reflects the committee’s strict approach toward abusive behavior directed at referees during competition matches.
Players Affairs Director Suspended
The Competition Committee suspended Yasser El-Sayed Abdel Wahed, Mansoura’s players affairs director, for one match and fined him 2,000 Egyptian pounds.
The punishment came after he was sent off for protesting during the match.
Mansoura Sporting Director Also Suspended
The committee also suspended Hesham Samir Mohamed Ibrahim, Mansoura’s sporting director, for one match and fined him 2,000 Egyptian pounds.
The punishment was likewise issued after he was sent off for protesting during the Farco encounter.
Ismaily Also Fined
In another Professional League match, the Competition Committee fined Ismaily 10,000 Egyptian pounds.
The fine was imposed after individuals associated with the club were found to have collectively insulted the referees, the opposing team’s technical staff and its players during the Telecom Egypt-Ismaily match.
The decision reflects the committee’s intention to apply its regulations to crowd-related misconduct regardless of the club involved.
Egypt Cup Sanction
The Competition Committee’s decisions also covered the Egypt Cup.
In the Aluminium vs Senzo match on August 25, 2026, the committee suspended Aluminium player Mohamed Yousry Saad for three matches.
He was also fined 3,000 Egyptian pounds after being sent off for striking an opponent without the ball.
The punishment follows the competition regulations and reflects the authorities’ strict approach toward incidents involving physical aggression away from the ball.
Strong Measures After Mansoura Incident
The Competition Committee’s decisions show a firm response to Mansoura’s withdrawal from the Farco match. The sanctions went beyond awarding a 0-2 defeat and included a points deduction, financial penalties and administrative measures.
The decisions send a clear message to clubs participating in the Professional League regarding the importance of completing matches and respecting competition regulations.
They also demonstrate that withdrawing from a match can have a direct impact on a team’s results and league position, in addition to creating further financial and administrative consequences.
Difficult Period Ahead for Mansoura
Mansoura now face a difficult period following the disciplinary decisions, particularly after the official 0-2 defeat, three-point deduction and financial penalties.
The club’s administration must now deal with the administrative and legal consequences of the incident while attempting to refocus the team on upcoming competitions.
Supporters will also be waiting to see what follows from the memorandum submitted regarding the club president and whether further decisions will be announced.
Summary of Penalties
The main Competition Committee decisions are as follows:
- Mansoura declared 0-2 losers against Farco.
- Three additional points deducted from Mansoura.
- Mansoura fined 40,000 Egyptian pounds for withdrawing.
- Memorandum submitted to the Football Association Board regarding Mansoura’s president.
- Mansoura fined 10,000 Egyptian pounds for collective insults toward referees.
- Yasser El-Sayed Abdel Wahed suspended for one match and fined 2,000 Egyptian pounds.
- Hesham Samir Mohamed Ibrahim suspended for one match and fined 2,000 Egyptian pounds.
- Ismaily fined 10,000 Egyptian pounds for collective insults.
- Mohamed Yousry Saad suspended for three matches and fined 3,000 Egyptian pounds.
✨ These decisions put Mansoura before a major challenge in the coming period, after the failure to complete the Farco match resulted in an official defeat, points deduction and financial and administrative sanctions.
📢 Do you think the Egyptian FA’s sanctions against Mansoura are appropriate for the walkout? Share your opinion in the comments. ⚽🔥
