The Egyptian Football Federation (EFA) referees' committee announced the nomination of Italian Paolo Tagliavento to referee the game between Zamalek and Ismaili on Thursday night. The EFA announced on its official website that Tagliavento will be assisted by Nicola Nicoletti and Massimiliano Grilli. Ahmed Badawi will be the fourth official. The Italian staff is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday evening and will leave on Friday, just after the match.