Ramadan Sobhi Brought to Court in a Forgery Case: A High-Profile Trial That Sparks League Talk

Case Details

The Giza Court of First Instance – the 30th Circuit – sitting in Shubra El-Kheima today, November 22, 2025, postponed the trial of Ramadan Sobhi, a Pyramids FC player, and three co‑defendants in a case involving forged official documents tied to examinations at the Pharaohs Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels. The bench, chaired by Judge Taha Ibrahim Abdel-Azim, with Abd El-Salam El-Dalgaawy and Ahmed Mohamed Yousry as assessors, ordered that the defendants remain in custody and set the next hearing for November 25.

The charges accuse Sobhi and the others of forging answer sheets and attendance records to prove presence at exams and training courses they did not attend. The case drew intense media and public attention, prompting heavy security around the courthouse and inside the courtroom.

Security, Proceedings, and Next Steps

Ramadan Sobhi arrived minutes before the session, escorted by security, and was placed in the dock with the other defendants as the second hearing began. The prosecution outlined multiple counts, including forging official documents to certify attendance and exam results.

The defense presented preliminary arguments while the court reviewed documents and reports from the prosecution. The judge ordered the continued detention of all defendants and adjourned proceedings to allow witnesses to be summoned and defense requests to be heard. The case is part of broader investigations into educational institutions, with the Ministry of Higher Education tightening oversight.

The public and media interest remains high ahead of the November 25 session, which could bring new testimonies or defense requests and potentially alter the case’s trajectory. Sobhi, who helped lead Pyramids to the CAF Champions League glory last season, has become a central figure in a story that blends football, law, and scrutiny of educational records.

Previously, Sobhi moved to Pyramids after the end of his loan at Al Ahly and his stint with Huddersfield Town, adding another twist to a football career that fans worldwide follow with interest. The case underscores ongoing concerns about fake credentials and attendance records in education and the authorities’ resolve to police them.

The court will decide on the charges and whether further evidence requires additional hearings. For now, the case continues to dominate sports and legal headlines in Egypt and beyond.

And on a lighter note, two punchlines to close: Punchline 1 — If forging papers were an Olympic event, Sobhi would win gold, but the judges would still ask for a cleaner scorecard. Punchline 2 — Next time, they should submit the documents in triplicate, plus a coffee order and a stamp collection for good measure.