The Appeals Committee of the Egyptian Football Association, led by Counselor Mohamed Abdo Saleh, stepped into the situation on Thursday, delivering four pivotal decisions tied to the ongoing Egyptian league crisis.
The rulings stem from a heated dispute involving Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids FC, sparked by the summit match debacle. Al Ahly had boycotted their March 11 clash with Zamalek, demanding foreign referees, which led to a forfeit and a 3-0 loss slapped on them by the Competitions Committee, along with a three-point deduction. That penalty was later reversed by the League Council, stirring further appeals.
Al Ahly challenged the loss ruling, while Zamalek and Pyramids contested the cancellation of the points deduction. To streamline the mess, the Appeals Committee merged the three clubs’ grievances into one case, citing shared issues and players involved. They pushed the discussion to April 24, giving time to sift through documents and arguments.
The Committee also approved Zamalek and Pyramids’ request for an Olympic Committee verdict and asked that the Egyptian Clubs Association turn over its match-related rulings. The rulings came with Saleh at the helm, backed by a panel of counselors and secretary Karim Anwar.
