Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Football Association has announced that a Spanish officiating team, led by referee Javier Alberola Rojas, will oversee the highly anticipated match between Al Ahly and Pyramids FC this Friday. This crucial fixture, rescheduled from the 14th round of the Egyptian Premier League, is expected to be a pivotal moment in the season.
Javier Alberola Rojas, a seasoned Spanish referee, will be assisted by his compatriots Alfredo Rodriguez Moreno as the first assistant referee, Jorge Bueno Mateo as the second assistant referee, and Victor Garcia Verdura as the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties will be handled by Isidro Diaz de Mera, with Mateo Busquets Ferrer assisting.
Pyramids FC currently leads the Egyptian Premier League standings with 68 points from 27 matches. Al Ahly, a dominant force in Egyptian football, is in second place with 57 points but has played only 23 matches. A win for Al Ahly could drastically alter the championship race, making this match extremely important.