📢 Possible Change Inside the Referees Committee
The Egyptian Football Association’s Referees Committee could be heading for a new development after sports critic Ahmed Abdel Baset revealed that one of its members may resign in the near future.
Abdel Baset did not reveal the identity of the committee member or the reasons behind the reported resignation.
Writing on his official Facebook account, he said: “According to my information, one member of the Egyptian Football Association’s Referees Committee will resign soon.”
No official announcement has been issued by the Egyptian Football Association confirming the resignation so far. Therefore, the report remains an unconfirmed development until the federation or the committee itself provides an official statement.
⭐ The Committee’s New Structure
The Egyptian Football Association, headed by Hany Abu Rida, appointed Essam Abdel Fattah as chairman of the Referees Committee for the 2026-27 season in July, as part of its plans to restructure and develop Egyptian refereeing.
The federation subsequently announced the committee’s structure, with Gamal El-Ghandour and Samir Osman serving as deputy chairmen, alongside Wageh Ahmed and Mahmoud Ashour as members.
The committee is responsible for improving referees’ technical and physical standards, evaluating performances and strengthening preparation programs for officials across Egyptian competitions.
🔥 The Timing Raises Questions Ahead of the Derby
The reported resignation comes at a particularly sensitive time, with Egyptian football preparing for one of the biggest fixtures of the league season.
Al Ahly and Zamalek are scheduled to meet on Sunday, October 11, at Cairo International Stadium, in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The Referees Committee has already appointed a Slovenian officiating team for the derby, continuing the federation’s policy of using experienced foreign officials for major matches.
The Cairo derby attracts enormous attention from supporters and the Egyptian football media, making any changes inside the refereeing structure particularly significant.
🏆 A Crucial Period for Egyptian Refereeing
The Referees Committee faces several important challenges in the coming period, from handling league fixtures to overseeing major matches involving the country’s biggest clubs.
When Abdel Fattah was appointed, he outlined plans to improve refereeing performance, raise the technical and physical standards of officials and strengthen evaluation and development programs.
The coming days could reveal whether the reported resignation actually takes place, as well as the identity of the committee member involved and the reasons behind the potential decision.
Do you think a resignation inside the Referees Committee could affect preparations for the upcoming major matches? ⚽🔥
