Ramadan Sobhi: When will his suspension end and what are Afyaji's strategies for returning to the sports scene?
Egyptian football fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Ramadan Sobhi, the Pyramids star, to the pitch after his 4-year suspension for doping was upheld. The Swiss Federal Court rejected the player's appeal against the ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
When Does Ramadan Sobhi's Suspension End?
Ramadan Sobhi's ban will end on October 6, 2029, after accounting for the provisional suspension he faced. The official suspension period began on November 26, 2025, according to the final decision in the case.
Swiss Court Rejects Ramadan Sobhi's Appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling on November 26, 2025, imposing a 4-year suspension on Ramadan Sobhi, after which the player appealed to the Swiss Federal Court.
On September 20, 2026, the Swiss Federal Court rejected the appeal, leaving the 4-year suspension in place and continuing Ramadan Sobhi's absence from competition during the ban.
When Can Ramadan Sobhi Return to the Pitch?
Based on the end date of the suspension, Ramadan Sobhi will be eligible to return to competitive sports after October 6, 2029, unless any new legal changes affect the status of the ban.
The roots of Ramadan Sobhi's issue date back to August 2023, as the case evolved through investigation phases, provisional suspension, and hearings, culminating in the CAS ruling and the rejection of the appeal by the Swiss Federal Court.
