Al Masry SC has officially challenged their CAF Confederation Cup exit, filing a formal protest against the qualification of Algeria’s CR Belouizdad. The Egyptian club alleges a "technical officiating error" that saw Belouizdad’s Jaber Kaïsis remain on the pitch despite receiving two yellow cards during the quarter-final second leg.

The Core of the Dispute: The Port Said-based club claims that Zimbabwean referee Brighton Chimene failed to issue a red card after Kaïsis was booked for the second time. Al Masry argues this oversight significantly altered the match's competitive integrity and final outcome.

Official Demands:

• Full Investigation: The club has submitted video evidence and requested an immediate probe into the incident.

• VAR Audio Review: Al Masry is calling on CAF to review the communications between the referee and the VAR room to identify where the lapse occurred.

• Fair Play: With the first leg ending 1-1, Al Masry believes the referee’s failure to dismiss the player directly impacted their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

While CR Belouizdad currently holds the semi-final spot, this legal move by Al Masry puts the result under the spotlight, pending an official ruling from African football’s governing body.