The Egyptian Football Association has taken new administrative and legal action following a meeting of its board of directors on Tuesday, issuing a series of decisions concerning several files under review. The most notable decision was the suspension of 8 coaches and administrators and their referral to the Disciplinary Committee following incidents that took place at the association’s headquarters recently. ⚽📢
The decisions came after the board reviewed the memoranda and files included on the meeting’s agenda, in a move that reflects the board’s approach of dealing with the incidents under review through official procedures and the competent committees, in accordance with the governing regulations.
Orange Sport Appeal Referred to Appeals Committee
Among the key decisions reached during the meeting, the Egyptian Football Association’s board decided to refer the appeal submitted by Orange Sport for Sports Services and Investment to the Appeals Committee.
The competent committee will examine the appeal and review the documents and facts related to the case before taking the decision it considers appropriate in accordance with its jurisdiction and the regulations in force within the Egyptian Football Association.
The measure comes as part of the legal process followed by the association when dealing with appeals and files that require review by specialized committees, without issuing final judgments before completing the necessary procedures.
8 Coaches and Administrators Suspended
In another decision, the Football Association’s board approved a memorandum from the Legal Department concerning incidents that took place at the association’s headquarters on August 17, 2026, involving a number of coaches and administrators.
The board decided to suspend the individuals named in the memorandum and refer them to the Disciplinary Committee, which will examine the incidents and take whatever action it considers appropriate under its jurisdiction and the applicable regulations.
The list includes 8 individuals holding different technical and administrative positions:
- Hussein Mahmoud Sweilem Selim – Head Coach.
- El-Sayed Ali El-Sayed Ali – Assistant Coach.
- Mohamed Osama Ahmed Zidan – General Manager of the Football Sector.
- Ali Mohsen Ali Hussein – Goalkeeping Coach.
- Mohamed Hassan Ezzat Rashed – Fitness Coach.
- Wael Mohamed Mohamed Abdel Gawad – Administrative Director.
- Hafez Masry Hafez Abdel Sayed – Players’ Affairs Administrator.
- Mahmoud Oweis Eid Moatamed – Coach.
Disciplinary Committee Faces Key Task
The matter will now move to the Egyptian Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee, which will examine the incidents and the memorandum submitted to it, in addition to reviewing the details and documents related to the case.
The committee is expected to determine the appropriate procedures in accordance with the governing regulations, meaning that the suspension and referral represent a procedural step within the process of reviewing the incidents and examining the case rather than necessarily being the final outcome.
The importance of this step lies in the association’s effort to ensure that disciplinary matters are handled through official channels and competent committees, allowing each case to be reviewed before a final decision is issued. ⚖️
Administrative Action on Multiple Files
The Football Association board meeting highlights the presence of several files requiring administrative and legal decisions, whether concerning appeals submitted by sports companies or incidents connected to the association’s headquarters.
The board relies on memoranda prepared by the relevant departments, particularly the Legal Department, before referring cases to the committees responsible for handling them.
The coming period is expected to bring further developments regarding the status of the eight coaches and administrators, particularly as the Disciplinary Committee begins reviewing the incidents referred to it, while the sports community also awaits the outcome of the Appeals Committee regarding Orange Sport’s appeal.
Football Association decisions remain a major focus within the Egyptian sports community, particularly when they involve coaches and officials working in football sectors, with clubs and supporters closely monitoring the legal procedures and decisions expected in the coming period. 🔥
