The Egyptian Football Association Competition Committee has issued a series of important disciplinary decisions following incidents during matches in the Egyptian second-tier competition, in addition to a separate sanction from the Egypt Cup, as part of efforts to enforce competition regulations and maintain discipline. ⚽🔥
The decisions included financial, sporting and administrative penalties against several clubs, officials and players. The most significant sanctions were imposed on Mansoura following the team’s withdrawal from and failure to complete its match against Farco, while Ismaily were fined for collective insults directed toward referees and members of the opposing team.
Ismaily Fined EGP 10,000
The Competition Committee imposed a 10,000 Egyptian pound fine on Ismaily after individuals associated with the club were involved in collective insults during the Telecom Egypt vs Ismaily match.
The insults were directed at the referees, the opposing technical staff and the opposing players, resulting in the financial penalty.
The decision reflects the committee’s efforts to maintain discipline and prevent inappropriate behavior toward referees and opponents.
Mansoura Lose 0-2 to Farco
Mansoura received the largest number of sanctions following the team’s withdrawal from and failure to complete its match against Farco.
The Competition Committee applied Article 51 of the Competition Regulations and declared Mansoura defeated 0-2 in favor of Farco.
The result will therefore be officially recorded in favor of Farco, while Mansoura will be credited with the defeat in the second-tier standings. 🏆
Three Additional Points Deducted
The sanctions went beyond the official defeat, with the Competition Committee also deciding to deduct three additional points from Mansoura’s tally.
The team’s position in the standings will be adjusted after the sanction is implemented.
A points deduction is one of the most significant sporting penalties a club can face because every point can have a major impact during the season.
Mansoura Fined EGP 40,000
The committee also imposed a 40,000 Egyptian pound fine on Mansoura, equal to twice the competition registration fee, due to the team’s failure to complete the match against Farco.
The fine comes on top of the other sanctions imposed following the incident, creating significant financial and sporting consequences for the club.
Memorandum Concerning Mansoura President
The Competition Committee also decided to submit a memorandum to the Egyptian Football Association Board regarding the president of Mansoura Club.
The committee did not reveal what specific action could follow, but the memorandum allows the federation’s board to review the administrative aspects of the incident and take the appropriate decision under the regulations.
Additional Fine for Collective Insults
The Competition Committee imposed another 10,000 Egyptian pound fine on Mansoura because individuals associated with the club collectively insulted the referees.
This penalty is separate from the fine related to failing to complete the match, meaning Mansoura faces multiple financial sanctions arising from the same fixture.
The decisions demonstrate the committee’s firm approach toward misconduct involving match officials and stadium discipline. 📢
Players Affairs Director Suspended
The committee suspended Yasser El-Sayed Abdel Wahed, Mansoura’s players affairs director, for one match and fined him 2,000 Egyptian pounds.
The punishment was issued following his dismissal for protesting during the match.
Sporting Director Suspended
The committee also suspended Hesham Samir Mohamed Ibrahim, Mansoura’s sporting director, for one match and fined him 2,000 Egyptian pounds.
The decision was also related to his dismissal for protesting during the Farco match.
Aluminium Player Suspended in Egypt Cup
The Competition Committee’s decisions also extended to the Egypt Cup after an incident during the Aluminium vs Senzo match.
The committee suspended Mohamed Yousry Saad, an Aluminium player, for three matches and fined him 3,000 Egyptian pounds.
The punishment followed his dismissal for striking an opponent without the ball.
Strong Message From the Competition Committee
The latest decisions demonstrate the Competition Committee’s intention to enforce regulations firmly, particularly in cases involving withdrawals, abuse toward referees or physical incidents involving players.
Mansoura now face significant consequences after receiving an official defeat, a three-point deduction, financial penalties and suspensions for club officials.
Ismaily, meanwhile, received a fine for collective insults, while an Aluminium player was suspended and fined following an incident in the Egypt Cup.
Main Sanctions
- Mansoura declared 0-2 losers against Farco.
- Three additional points deducted from Mansoura.
- Mansoura fined EGP 40,000 for failing to complete the match.
- Memorandum submitted to the Football Association Board regarding Mansoura’s president.
- Mansoura fined EGP 10,000 for collective insults toward referees.
- Yasser El-Sayed Abdel Wahed suspended for one match and fined EGP 2,000.
- Hesham Samir Mohamed Ibrahim suspended for one match and fined EGP 2,000.
- Ismaily fined EGP 10,000 for collective insults.
- Mohamed Yousry Saad of Aluminium suspended for three matches and fined EGP 3,000.
✨ The Competition Committee has sent a strong message following the second-tier incidents, with Mansoura receiving particularly severe sanctions after withdrawing against Farco, including an official defeat, points deduction, fines and suspensions.
📢 Do you think the Competition Committee’s sanctions against Mansoura and Ismaily are appropriate? Share your opinion in the comments. ⚽🔥
