Egyptian FA Nears Foreign Referee Pick for Al Ahly–Zamalek Clash

The Egyptian Football Association is finalizing a foreign refereeing crew for the Al Ahly–Zamalek Premier League match on October 11, choosing between Spanish and Italian officials.

• The FA is weighing a Spanish or Italian crew for the sixth-round match at Cairo International Stadium, with a decision expected in coming days.
• The association has completed flight and accommodation bookings for the crew, according to its refereeing committee.
• A committee source said the crew will cost $40,000, covering lodging, transport, and allowances.
• The source said several European federations, including England's, formally declined to send officials.