Zamalek SC is facing a new administrative crisis ahead of the final stages of the Egyptian Premier League season, after the Egyptian Football Association granted the club a final deadline regarding its request to appoint foreign referees for the decisive match against Ceramica Cleopatra ⚽🔥
⚡ Foreign Referees Request and Final Deadline
According to an EFA source, Zamalek is the only club that officially requested foreign referees for their final league match, which could determine the Egyptian Premier League champion 🏟️👀
However, the club has not yet paid the required fees, prompting the federation to set a final deadline until Monday noon to complete the payment process 💰⚠️
🚨 Possible Change in Match Officiating
The source confirmed that if Zamalek fails to pay within the deadline, the request will be considered void, and the match will be officiated by Egyptian referees instead ⚖️⚽
This decision comes at a highly sensitive moment, given the importance of the match in determining the league champion, increasing anticipation among fans and media 👀🔥
⚔️ Zamalek Prepares for Crucial Matches
Meanwhile, Zamalek is also preparing for a major clash against USM Alger in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, a match that carries equal importance to their domestic title race 🏆⚽
The team is facing significant squad issues, with five players unavailable for different reasons, creating additional challenges for the technical staff 👇
❌ Key Absences for Zamalek
Zamalek will be without Moroccan defender Mahmoud Bentayg due to suspension after his red card in the first leg, as well as Amr Nasser and Ahmed Hossam due to lack of fitness following long-term injuries 🩺⚠️
Goalkeepers Mohamed Sobhi and Mahmoud El-Shennawy are also absent for technical reasons, limiting squad options at a crucial stage 🧤🔥
🏆 Balancing Domestic and Continental Pressure
Zamalek is currently under heavy pressure, competing on both domestic and continental fronts as they aim to finish the season strongly despite major challenges ⚽🔥
They lost the first leg of the Confederation Cup final 1-0 and will need a strong performance in the return leg to keep their hopes alive 🏟️🇪🇬
🌍 Growing Fan Attention
Fans across Egypt are closely following both the refereeing situation and Zamalek’s continental campaign, as key decisions in the coming days could shape the entire season 👀🔥
