The high-profile official will be assisted by fellow countrymen in the pivotal Egyptian Premier League game.

Last week, Ismaili had called on the FA to assign a foreign referee for their upcoming game in order to ensure impartialness at this critical stage of the league.

The Dervishes are level on points with leaders Ahli on top of the table, and both sides will meet in a league decider if they remain tied on equal points till the end of the season.

For this reason, Ismaili will have to win the game to boost their title credentials.

Telecom, on the other hand, lie in 14th place and they will also be aiming to clinch all three points to move clear of the relegation zone.