Egyptian international goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been handed a four-match suspension and fined after clashing with a referee following a league match involving his club.
The incident occurred after Al Ahly SC were held to a 1–1 draw by Ceramica Cleopatra in the Egyptian Pro League. El-Shenawy, who was an unused substitute during the encounter, reacted angrily to a late decision in stoppage time when his side were denied a penalty for a suspected handball.
According to reports, tensions escalated after the final whistle, leading to a confrontation between the experienced goalkeeper and a match official.
In a statement issued on Friday, league authorities confirmed the disciplinary action, stating that El-Shenawy would serve a four-match ban and pay a fine of 50,000 Egyptian pounds for physically confronting the referee by pushing or pulling without violent conduct.
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The sanction means the 37-year-old will miss four important league fixtures, ruling him out until the latter stages of the championship round, where top teams compete for the title.
Despite the setback, El-Shenawy remains a key figure for both club and country. He was Egypt’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and is expected to be included in the national squad for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
Meanwhile, Al Ahly currently sit third in the playoff standings with 41 points after one match, trailing leaders Zamalek SC by five points as the title race intensifies.
The suspension comes at a crucial stage of the season, dealing a blow to Al Ahly’s hopes of successfully defending their league title.
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