The Egyptian Basketball Federation has announced that it will investigate the referees and player Amr Zahran of Al Ahly over an incident during a match between Al Ahly and Al Qanater in the Egyptian League. According to a source from the federation, the referees failed to notice the incident on the court and did not take action at the time. The federation will also investigate Zahran for his actions during the match.
The incident occurred during a match between Al Ahly and Al Qanater in the Egyptian League, with Al Ahly winning 82-62. The Egyptian Basketball Federation has decided to refer Zahran to the investigation committee to hear his statements about the incident before taking any final decisions. The federation aims to apply the regulations and maintain discipline in the competition.
Mohamed Fathi, Vice-President of the Egyptian Basketball Federation, stated that the federation has a special list of penalties for any actions by players, and the board has the right to take decisions in special cases by voting. He added that the referees asked Al Qanater player about the incident, and he stated that there was no issue and that he and Zahran had resolved the matter immediately.
Fathi also mentioned that the federation has decided to suspend Zahran pending investigation and to determine the facts of the incident. According to the federation's regulations, Zahran could face a suspension of two matches and a fine of between 5,000 and 100,000 Egyptian pounds. The federation may also take a decision outside the regulations, which will be decided by a vote among all members.
The incident is the second for Zahran, and the federation is expected to impose a harsher penalty. Fathi stated that Zahran is an international player and a key player for the Egyptian national team, and his actions were not acceptable. The federation is expected to announce the penalty soon.
The Egyptian Basketball Federation has 16 participating teams in the league, including Al Ahly, Zamalek, and the Egyptian Telecommunications team. The league is divided into four groups, with the top team from each group advancing to the quarterfinals. The winner of the league will qualify for the African League.
Al Ahly is the defending champion of the Egyptian League, having won the title last season. The team is expected to continue its strong performance in the league, but the incident involving Zahran has raised concerns about discipline and sportsmanship in the competition. The federation's decision to investigate Zahran and the referees demonstrates its commitment to maintaining discipline and fairness in the league.
Key points
- The Egyptian Basketball Federation will investigate referees and player Amr Zahran over an incident during a match between Al Ahly and Al Qanater.
- Zahran could face a suspension of two matches and a fine of between 5,000 and 100,000 Egyptian pounds.
- The incident is the second for Zahran, and the federation is expected to impose a harsher penalty.
