Egypt’s El-Shenawy suspended for four matches after referee incident
Mohamed El-Shenawy, Egypt’s national team goalkeeper, has received a four-match ban and a fine after an altercation with a referee. The incident occurred following Al-Ahly’s 1–1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra in the Egyptian Pro League, where El-Shenawy reacted angrily to a late penalty decision. The disciplinary committee confirmed the punishment, which will keep El-Shenawy out of key matches during a crucial point in the season. His absence could impact Al Ahly SC’s title defense as they compete in the Championship round.
Match highlights
- Mohamed El-Shenawy was banned for four matches and fined 50,000 Egyptian pounds after a post-match altercation with a referee.
- The incident followed Al-Ahly’s 1–1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra, where a late penalty appeal was denied.
- The ban sidelines El-Shenawy until the final stage of the season’s Championship round.
- El-Shenawy is a key player for both club and country, having been Egypt’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Al Ahly SC are currently third in the play-off standings, five points behind leaders Zamalek SC.
