Mahmoud Ashour, a member of Egypt's Football Association referees committee, has submitted a request to leave the committee. According to a source from the Football Association, Ashour submitted his resignation to the committee's management. The source did not disclose the reason behind Ashour's decision to leave. Ashour is responsible for managing and developing the video assistant referee (VAR) technology in Egypt.
The Egyptian Football Association's referees committee is currently led by Essam Abdelfattah, who took over the role at the start of the season. Abdelfattah is assisted by Gamal El-Ghandour and Samir Othman. Other members of the committee include Ashour, Wajih Ahmed, and Mohamed El-Sabahy. El-Sabahy is expected to take over Ashour's responsibilities if his resignation is approved.
Ashour's potential departure comes at a time when the Egyptian football season is underway. The country's top teams, including Al Ahly and Zamalek, are competing in the league and various cup competitions. The referees committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of these matches.
The source from the Football Association revealed that Mohamed El-Sabahy will take over Ashour's responsibilities if his resignation is approved. El-Sabahy is also a member of the referees committee. The committee's management will review Ashour's request and make a decision regarding his resignation.
Essam Abdelfattah became the chairman of the referees committee after the Colombian referee Oscar Ruiz stepped down from the role. Abdelfattah's appointment was made to improve the standard of refereeing in Egyptian football. The committee has been working to develop the skills of referees and implement new technologies, such as VAR.
The Egyptian Football Association has not made an official statement regarding Ashour's request to leave the referees committee. The association is expected to announce a decision regarding Ashour's resignation in the coming days. If approved, Ashour's departure will be the second major change to the referees committee since Abdelfattah's appointment.
Ashour's resignation request has sparked speculation about the future of the referees committee. The committee plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity of Egyptian football competitions. The Football Association is expected to provide clarity on Ashour's situation and the potential implications for the committee.
Key points
- Mahmoud Ashour requests to leave Egypt's Football Association referees committee.
- Mohamed El-Sabahy expected to take over Ashour's VAR responsibilities.
- Essam Abdelfattah leads the referees committee, which has undergone changes in recent months.
