Summary
Mohamed El-Shenawy, a goalkeeper for Al-Ahly, has received a four-game ban for hitting a referee in a match against Ceramica Cleopatra. He was fined 50,000 Egyptian pounds for the incident and will not be able to play until the last week of the league playoffs.
Key Facts
- Mohamed El-Shenawy plays as a goalkeeper for Al-Ahly and the Egypt national team.
- He was banned for four games for hitting a referee during a game.
- The incident happened after a penalty appeal was denied in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw.
- El-Shenawy was fined 50,000 Egyptian pounds, which is about $942.
- He will miss games until the final week of the league playoffs.
- Al-Ahly is currently in third place in the league, with 41 points.
- They are five points behind the league leaders, Zamalek.
- El-Shenawy is expected to be Egypt's starting goalkeeper at the upcoming World Cup in North America.
