1. Gehad Zaglol Grisha is an Egyptian former football referee who refereed in the Egyptian Premier League from 2005 to 2021 and was a FIFA-listed referee from 2008 to 2021.
11 Facts About Gehad Grisha
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Gehad Grisha refereed at five consecutive Africa Cup of Nations tournaments between 2012 and 2019, and officiated at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Gehad Grisha made his international debut on 4 June 2009, officiating a match between France U-21 and Qatar U-20 at the 2009 Toulon Tournament.
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Gehad Grisha made his CAF debut on 28 February 2010, appearing at the 2010 CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg match between Al Ahly Benghazi and Djoliba; a match that ended goalless.
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Gehad Grisha made his main international debut during the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, officiating a group stage match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso as well as the third place match between Ghana and Mali.
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Gehad Grisha was selected to officiate at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, appearing as a fourth official in four matches and as main referee in one match.
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Gehad Grisha was selected to officiate the 2014 Egypt Cup Final on 19 July 2014 between Zamalek and Smouha at 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
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Gehad Grisha served as a referee at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and officiated a match between England and Panama.
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Gehad Grisha was the first Egyptian referee to appear at the World Cup since 2006.
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On 14 August 2021, Gehad Grisha officiated his last Egyptian Premier League game, taking charge of a match involving Ismaily and league leaders Zamalek.
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One week later, Gehad Grisha took role of the video assistant referee at the 2020 Arab Club Champions Cup Final in Morocco between Al Ittihad Jeddah of Saudi Arabia and Moroccan side Raja Casablanca.