New Committee to Develop Egyptian Refereeing Before the New Season ⚽🔥
The Egyptian Football Association has started new steps to reorganize the refereeing system after deciding to form a refereeing development committee responsible for creating plans and programs aimed at improving the performance of referees in the coming period. 📢
The move comes as part of the association’s plan to achieve a major improvement in Egyptian refereeing, especially before the start of the new season, with the importance of having a strong refereeing system capable of keeping pace with modern football developments and reducing major mistakes during matches.
Gamal El-Ghandour was chosen to lead the new committee due to his long experience in refereeing at both domestic and international levels, as well as his previous roles in developing referee performance.
🏆 Formation of the New Refereeing Development Committee
The new committee includes several experienced refereeing figures:
⭐ Gamal El-Ghandour – Chairman and Director of the Committee
⭐ Mahmoud El-Banna – Member
⭐ Mohamed El-Hanafy – Member
⭐ Mohamed El-Sabahi – Member
⭐ Mohamed Youssef – Member
The goal of this formation is to benefit from the different experiences of its members in match management, referee evaluation, and technical training programs.
📢 Comprehensive Plan to Rebuild Refereeing System
The Egyptian Football Association considers refereeing one of its main priorities during the upcoming period, as the success of domestic competitions depends heavily on having referees with strong technical and physical readiness.
The development committee is expected to focus on several areas, including monitoring referee performances, creating continuous training programs, improving evaluation methods, and discovering young refereeing talents. ⚽✨
The committee will also work on improving the use of VAR technology and increasing referees’ ability to make correct decisions during controversial situations.
🔥 New Formation of Main Referees Committee
The Egyptian Football Association had previously announced the formation of the main referees committee headed by Essam Abdel Fattah as part of restructuring the refereeing department.
The committee includes:
🏆 Essam Abdel Fattah – Chairman
🏆 Gamal El-Ghandour – Vice Chairman
🏆 Samir Othman – Vice Chairman
🏆 Ahmed Wagih – Member
🏆 Mahmoud Ashour – Member
This reflects the association’s desire to rely on experienced figures to create a clear strategy for developing Egyptian refereeing.
⭐ Strong Competitions Await Referees in the New Season
The formation of the refereeing development committee comes before the official preparations for the new season, which will witness strong competition among Egyptian clubs.
The Egyptian Premier League 2026-2027 draw is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 5, with fans eagerly waiting to know the competition schedule.
Zamalek won the league title last season, while Pyramids secured the Egypt Cup trophy, increasing expectations for a highly competitive new season. 🏆🔥
🏹 El-Ghandour’s Challenge to Restore Confidence in Refereeing
Gamal El-Ghandour’s appointment represents an important step toward restoring confidence in Egyptian refereeing, especially as the next phase requires strong leadership capable of handling pressure from fans and media.
Egyptian football fans hope these changes will help referees reach a higher level and ensure fairness on the pitch, creating stronger and more organized competitions. ⚽⭐
The success of the new committee will depend on its ability to transform development plans into practical steps that help create a new generation of referees capable of managing major domestic and continental matches.
