Zamalek and Al Ahly fined after fans’ abuse as Egyptian league sanctions are announced

The Egyptian Professional Clubs Association has fined Zamalek and Al Ahly 100,000 Egyptian pounds each after supporters from both sides were found to have engaged in collective abuse during the sixth round of the first stage of the league.

Zamalek coach Ibrahim Salah has also been suspended for one match and fined 10,000 Egyptian pounds following his dismissal.

Pyramids lead the league table with 18 points, two points ahead of second-placed Al Ahly.

The sanctions from the sixth round are:

Zamalek v Al Ahly

Zamalek have received a warning and a 100,000 Egyptian pound fine because their supporters directed collective abuse at the opposing team’s fans.

Al Ahly were given the same warning and fine after their supporters were deemed to have directed collective abuse at Zamalek fans.

Ibrahim Salah, Zamalek’s coach, will serve a one-match suspension and pay a 10,000 Egyptian pound fine because of his dismissal.

El Qanah v Al Masry

Al Masry player Mohamed Makhlouf has been suspended for one match and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds after receiving his third booking.

Al Mokawloon v ZED

Al Mokawloon player Mohamed Hamed has been suspended for one match and fined 2,500 Egyptian pounds after being sent off for receiving two cautions in the same match.

ZED player Mohamed Rabie has been suspended for two matches and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds for serious foul play.

Pyramids v Ceramica Cleopatra

Ceramica Cleopatra player Ahmed Ramadan has been suspended for one match and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds after collecting his third booking.

His team-mate Justice Arthur has also been suspended for one match and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds after being sent off for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.

National Bank of Egypt v Tala’ea El Gaish

Tala’ea El Gaish player Khaled Sotouhy has been suspended for one match and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds after being dismissed for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.

Al Ittihad v El Gouna

El Gouna player Ogo Samuel has been suspended for one match and fined 2,500 Egyptian pounds after being sent off for receiving two cautions in the same match.

Petrojet v Wadi Degla

Wadi Degla player Mohamed Ragab has been suspended for one match and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds after receiving his third booking.

Wadi Degla player Mohamed Abdel-Aty has been suspended for two matches and fined 5,000 Egyptian pounds after being dismissed for serious foul play.