Al-Ahly and Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has received a four-match suspension and a fine for striking a referee following a controversial 1-1 draw in the Egyptian Pro League.
Mohamed El-Shenawy has been hit with a four-match ban after assaulting a referee following Al-Ahly’s draw with Ceramica Cleopatra.
The 37-year-old was reportedly incensed by a late penalty decision that went against his side.
“A four-match ban and fine of 50,000 Egyptian pounds for assaulting the referee by pushing or pulling,” a league statement confirmed regarding the veteran international’s disciplinary punishment.
The suspension sidelines the experienced goalkeeper until the final week of the Championship round play-offs.
This disciplinary blow comes at a critical time for Al-Ahly, who currently trail league leaders Zamalek by five points.
Despite the domestic ban, El-Shenawy is still expected to lead the Egyptian national team in this summer’s World Cup in North America following his prominent role in the 2025 AFCON.
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