CAF suspends an Egyptian referee who officiated a Wydad’s game

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a six-month suspension for Egyptian referee Gehad Grisha, who officiated the first leg of the African Champions League final between Wydad Casablanca (WAC) and Esperance de Tunis (ETS) (1-1) that took place on 24 May at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat.

«The Referees' Committee has decided to suspend Egyptian referee Gehad Grisha for six months for poor performance in the first leg of the Champions League final between WAC and EST», CAF said Tuesday in a statement.

After this match, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) sent a letter of protest to CAF against Grisha's officiating, who refused Wydad a goal in additional time in the first half (45th+1) and then failed to grant the Moroccan club a penalty kick in the 56th minute.