Sobhi, who was detained in July after returning from Turkey, where Pyramids were training, was accused of fabricating official documents and having someone else take exams on his behalf at a private institute in Giza, Egypt.
The Giza Criminal Court sentenced the 28-year-old Sobhi and another individual to one year of hard labor, while a third defendant was acquitted. A fourth defendant, who is currently on the run, received a 10-year sentence in absentia.
Attempts to reach Sobhi’s attorney for a statement were unsuccessful.
Aside from the legal repercussions, Sobhi also faces a four-year ban following a confirmation of doping violations by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in November.
With 37 appearances for the Egyptian national team, Sobhi began his career at Al-Ahly before moving to England in 2016, playing for Stoke City and Huddersfield Town.
After joining Pyramids in 2020 from Huddersfield Town, Sobhi played a crucial role in their CAF Champions League victory against Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.
