Egypt: Mohamed Maarouf appointed to officiate Al-Ahly v Tala’ea El-Gaish game

The Egyptian Football Association has officially announced the refereeing team for tonight’s Egyptian Premier League clash between Al-Ahly and Tala’ea El-Gaish.

The match, a rescheduled fixture from the fifteenth round, is set to kick off at 7:30 pm at the Military Academy Stadium.

Leading the officiating team will be Mohamed Maarouf, who will be supported on the field by assistant referees Ahmed Tawfiq Talab and Mohamed El-Zenari.

Mahmoud Mansour has been appointed as the fourth official, responsible for overseeing substitutions, timekeeping, and assisting with on-field administrative matters.

In the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room, Hossam Azab will take charge, with Haitham Othman assisting, ensuring that key decisions on goals, penalties, and disciplinary actions are reviewed accurately.

This appointment comes amid heightened expectations for a tightly contested match, as both Al-Ahly and Tala’ea El-Gaish aim to secure crucial points in the ongoing league campaign.

The Egyptian Football Association emphasized the importance of fair play and precise officiating, highlighting the experience of the appointed referees, many of whom have managed high-profile encounters in domestic and continental competitions.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Maarouf and his team handle the intensity of this rescheduled fixture.