File Photo: Colombian former international referee and lecturer Oscar Ruiz. AFP
The appointment, effective 1 March, was approved by the board during Wednesday's meeting, chaired by EFA President Hany Abo Rida.
The decision comes after widespread criticism of refereeing in the Egyptian Premier League amid controversies over VAR and allegations of bias in key matches.
The 55-year-old Colombian former FIFA referee, who has officiated in multiple World Cups and Copa America tournaments, is expected to bring a wealth of experience to Egypt's refereeing reforms.
He previously led workshops for Egyptian referees alongside FIFA's director of refereeing, Massimo Busacca, focusing on penalty decisions and VAR protocols.
His appointment is part of the EFA's recent overhaul of its refereeing system, which included the dismissal of former refereeing committee head Yasser Abdel-Raouf.
The appointment follows recommendations from figures, including Busacca, and hopefully usher in a new era of improved officiating in Egyptian football.
Other decisions approved during Wednesday's meeting included forming an organizing committee for Cairo's hosting of the CAF General Assembly from 9 to 14 March and submitting a bid to host the African Nations Under-20 Championships in 2027–2031.
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