Al Ahly set for emergency meeting over explosive dispute with Egyptian FA

Tension is rising between Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC and the Egyptian Football Association as the club prepares for a high-level emergency meeting to address ongoing dispute with the country’s football governing body.

Africasoccer.com understands Al Ahly president Mahmoud El Khatib has approved a decisive meeting scheduled for Wednesday, where senior officials will review the escalating crisis and determine the club’s official response.

The dispute stems from a controversial decision by the Egyptian FA to deny Al Ahly’s delegation access to a key hearing involving referee Mahmoud Wafaa and the VAR room officials.

The hearing was meant to clarify a disputed penalty incident during Al Ahly’s league match against Ceramica Cleopatra, which ended in a 1-1 draw and sparked widespread controversy in the final minutes of the game.

Al Ahly officials reportedly expected full transparency during the review process, including the right to listen to communications between match officials, but the request was rejected by the federation.

The club is now preparing an official statement in response to what it sees as a procedural violation and lack of transparency from the federation.

The statement is expected to challenge the legality of the decision, arguing that there is no clear regulation defining who is permitted to attend such hearings and who is not.

Al Ahly believe the refusal undermines fairness and sets a concerning precedent for future disciplinary procedures.

The upcoming statement is also expected to address recent comments made by the head of the referees committee regarding the possibility of appointing foreign referees for the Cairo derby last season.

These remarks have added further fuel to an already strained relationship between the club and the refereeing body, with Al Ahly reportedly questioning the consistency and neutrality of officiating decisions.

A delegation from Al Ahly SC led by football director Sayed Abdel Hafeez had already attended the Egyptian FA headquarters on Sunday for the scheduled hearing.

However, the process quickly became contentious after the club was informed that it would not be allowed to fully participate in reviewing the referee and VAR dialogue.

Wednesday’s meeting is expected to be crucial in shaping the club’s next steps, with options reportedly ranging from formal protest to escalation through official sporting channels.

With tensions still high following the controversial match against Ceramica Cleopatra, the Red Castle appears ready to take a firm stance in defense of what it considers its rights.

For now, all eyes are on Cairo—where one of Egyptian football’s most powerful institutions prepares to respond to a growing governance storm.