✈️ Egyptian referees Mahmoud El-Banna and Mohamed Ma'rouf have returned from the UAE after officiating the Egyptian Super Cup semifinals held at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain.
🔍 Their early return comes as they are scheduled to join the CAF preparatory camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, while the tournament organizers have decided to assign non-Egyptian referees for the final and third-place matches.
🏆 Al Ahly advanced to the final after a thrilling 2-1 win over Ceramica Cleopatra, while Zamalek defeated Pyramids 5-4 on penalties to book their spot in the title match.
💰 The Super Cup prize money includes $300,000 for the winner, $200,000 for the runner-up, and $50,000 for each participating team (Al Ahly, Zamalek, Pyramids, Ceramica).
👏 Fans praised both referees for their strong performance, highlighting the continued improvement of Egyptian officiating at the continental level.
