Silence in the Stands, Fines in Numbers: Round 11 Brings Disciplinary Drama to the Egyptian Premier League
24 October 2025
Key sanctions after the Al Ahly vs Al Ittihad match
The Egyptian Professional Clubs Association released disciplinary decisions for Round 11 of the 2025-2026 Premier League, aligning with the competition rules, violations, and the association’s quality-control system to ensure justice and discipline in the league.
Sanctions from the Al Ahly vs Al Ittihad match
The game finished 2-1 in favor of Al Ahly at Cairo Stadium, with the Reds moving top on 21 points under Danish coach Jes Thorup.
Marwan Attia, Al Ahly’s midfielder, received a one‑match ban and a 5,000 EGP fine for his third yellow card.
Ahemed Nabil Koka was also suspended for one match and fined 2,500 EGP after his sending off following a second yellow.
Kareem El-Deeb of Al Ittihad was suspended for one match and fined 2,500 EGP for two yellows and the red card in the same match.
The disciplinary committee also fined Al Ahly 150,000 EGP and banned the club’s fans from attending one match due to collective abuse aimed at a rival team.
Supporters had chanted against Zamalek amid rumors of bankruptcy, prompting reports that Zamalek might file a formal complaint with the league.
Zamalek’s finances have reportedly been strained after the sale of club land in 6th of October City, according to the club’s treasurer.
Additional sanctions in the round
Omar Tariq Mustafa Dawood of El Mokawloon was suspended for one match and fined 5,000 EGP for his third yellow.
Ajiri Joaquim of El Mokawloon received a one‑match ban and a 2,500 EGP fine for two bookings.
Mohamed Abdul Latif Green do and Ahmed Shosha of Ghazl El Mahalla were each suspended for one match and fined 5,000 EGP for their third yellow.
Issam El Yamani of Kahraba Ismailia was suspended for one match and fined 2,500 EGP for two bookings.
Mamdouh Ibrahim, goalkeeping coach for Gouna, got a one‑match ban and was fined 5,000 EGP for a third yellow this season.
Ahmed Ibrahim and Mata Majasa of Zed FC were suspended for one match and fined 5,000 EGP each for a third yellow, while Zed FC was fined 50,000 EGP for six bookings in a single match.
Hytham Shaban Toufik, goalkeeper coach of Tala’ea El Gaish, received a one‑match ban and 5,000 EGP fine after a red‑card‑style incident for two yellows.
Mohamed Salah Shalaby of Al Masry was suspended one match and fined 5,000 EGP for a third yellow.
The Egyptian Professional Clubs Association stressed that these measures aim to preserve the competition’s integrity and ensure sportsmanship across players, coaches, and staff, with penalties issued after reviews of referee, observer, and league-representative reports, serving both punishment and deterrence for a healthy sporting environment.
Punchline 1: If discipline were a striker, the league would be top of the charts—every caution a goal on the scoreboard.
Punchline 2: And remember, in football as in life, the whistle always has the last laugh—and sometimes the last yellow card.
