The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has given the thumbs-up to a foreign refereeing team set to oversee the Zamalek versus Ceramica Cleopatra showdown in the Egypt Cup semi-finals.
The decision, revealed on Friday, follows a formal request from Ceramica Club, which also agreed to foot the bill for the overseas officials.
This move spices up an already thrilling semi-final lineup, with the match slated to unfold alongside a Pyramids-Al-Ahly Bank face-off at the Air Defense Stadium.
The EFA tapped Oscar Ruiz, head of the Referees Committee, to handle the logistics after Ceramica’s request landed a week ahead of the big day. The club promptly deposited the required funds with the EFA to seal the deal.
Zamalek earned their spot by knocking out Smouha, while Ceramica Cleopatra punched their ticket with a win over El Gouna in the quarter-finals. Fans are buzzing as these clashes promise high stakes and fierce competition, now with an international twist on the whistle.
