Pyramids FC coach Mohamed Nagi "Gedo" has confirmed that the club has terminated Ramadan Sobhi's contract following his 4-year ban for doping. The ban, imposed by the International Anti-Doping Agency, will keep Sobhi out of football until 2029. Gedo stated that the contract termination was a standard procedure, as outlined in the contract, and was necessary due to Sobhi's prolonged absence from the sport.
Ramadan Sobhi, 29, has played 159 games for Pyramids FC, scoring 37 goals and providing 31 assists. His last appearance on the field was in a 13-minute stint against Auckland City in the 2025 Intercontinental Cup. The ban was imposed due to irregularities in the sample collected during a doping test. Sobhi's contract termination was expected, given the length of his ban and the club's desire to have him reinstated.
Gedo revealed that Pyramids FC had hoped to have Sobhi's ban lifted in time for him to rejoin the team in January. However, with the ban still in place, the club had no choice but to terminate his contract. The coach emphasized that the decision was not taken lightly and was necessary due to the circumstances.
Sobhi's ban has been met with mixed reactions from fans and pundits. Some have expressed support for the player, while others have called for stricter punishments for doping offenses. The incident has highlighted the need for stricter anti-doping measures in Egyptian football.
Pyramids FC is not the only club to have been affected by Sobhi's ban. The player's absence has been felt throughout the Egyptian football community, with many calling for greater support for players struggling with doping issues. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of anti-doping measures in Egyptian football.
Ramadan Sobhi's future in football is now uncertain. While he has the option to appeal the ban, it is unclear whether he will be able to return to the sport. The termination of his contract with Pyramids FC has left him without a team, and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to find a new club.
The Egyptian football community will be watching Sobhi's situation closely in the coming months. His case has highlighted the need for greater awareness and education about doping issues in football. As the sport continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see more cases like Sobhi's in the future.
Key points
- Pyramids FC terminates Ramadan Sobhi's contract following his 4-year ban for doping.
- The ban, imposed by the International Anti-Doping Agency, will keep Sobhi out of football until 2029.
- Sobhi's contract termination was a standard procedure, as outlined in the contract, and was necessary due to his prolonged absence from the sport.
