Ismaili will call on the Egyptian FA to assign foreign referee and linesmen for their Egyptian Premier League game at Telecom Egypt on May 11th. "We will request that our game with Telecom be officiated by a foreign referee," Ismaili football director Ihab Glal told FilGoal.com. "Other requests will be made to ensure impartialness in our last two games." Ismaili honorary president Mahmoud Osman donated the fee of hiring a non-Egyptian referee for the game to pave the way for the FA. The Dervishes are now on top of the league table with 57 points, three ahead of second-placed Ahli, who have one game in hand. Their upcoming trip to 14-placed Telecom is widely expected to be pulsating, given that victory is essential for both sides. Telecom need all three points in order to ease their relegation fears, while Ismaili will be looking for wins in their forthcoming matches to keep up with Ahli in the fierce title race. Ismaili will face the Red Devils in a decisive game if both teams remain tied on equal points till the end of the season, as their head-to-head meetings this season don't favor either side. Venue FilGoal.com also learnt the coastal side boardroom want to change the venue of their away Telecom encounter, which is set to be held in Banha. The club officials are eager to play the game in Cairo, where many of their fans will be able to attend. Ismaili also want the remaining matches of the competition to be held at the same time, so as all title contenders will have equal opportunities.
