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Al-Ahly's El-Shenawy Banned Four Matches for Referee Assault

4/10/2026

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Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy received a four-match ban for striking a referee after a 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra.
The punishment followed Al-Ahly's unsuccessful appeal for a handball penalty in stoppage time.
The Egyptian Pro League fined him 50,000 Egyptian pounds ($942) for the incident.
El-Shenawy will miss crucial matches until the league playoffs conclude.
Al-Ahly remains third with 41 points, five behind leaders Zamalek.

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Al-Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy received a four-match ban for striking a referee after a 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra.
The punishment followed Al-Ahly's unsuccessful appeal for a handball penalty in stoppage time.
The Egyptian Pro League fined him 50,000 Egyptian pounds ($942) for the incident.
El-Shenawy will miss crucial matches until the league playoffs conclude.
Al-Ahly remains third with 41 points, five behind leaders Zamalek.