# Al Ahly and Sharkia Enppi league match controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/al-ahly-and-sharkia-enppi-league-match-controversy
> Updated: 2026-08-23T22:44:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Al Ahly secured a 3-2 comeback victory against El Sharkia Enppi in their Egyptian Premier League opener. After trailing 2-0, Al Ahly responded with goals from Marwan Attia and a penalty by Ahmed Sayed Zizo, followed by a 90th-minute winning goal from substitute Mohamed Magdy Afsha.

The match resulted in significant controversy regarding a penalty awarded to Al Ahly. While the Egyptian Football Association's Referees Committee upheld the decision, stating the foul was valid, they noted the referee failed to issue a required yellow card. 

Sharkia Enppi President Ayman El-Shariey contested the referee's report, specifically the red card issued to manager Mohamed Barakat for what was described as “disgraceful behavior.” Additionally, El-Shariey addressed the club's organizational status and a strategic player partnership with Al Ahly involving Aktai Abdullah and Ali Mahmoud.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Sharkia Enppi officials contest referee decisions after Al Ahly victory

Following Al Ahly's 3-2 win over Sharkia Enppi, Egyptian football officials upheld a controversial penalty decision, while Enppi leadership contested a red card and detailed a strategic partnership with Al Ahly

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sharkia-enppi-officials-contest-referee-decisions-after-al-ahly-victory

### 2026-08-23: Al Ahly overcomes two-goal deficit to beat El Sharkia Enppi

Al Ahly overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat El Sharkia Enppi 3-2 in their Egyptian Premier League opener, marking a winning debut for manager Hussein Ammouta.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-announces-surprise-lineup-for-enppi-match

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