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Egyptian clubs expand CAF slots, Zamalek appoints new coach

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2026-07-26 20:24 UTC → 2026-07-27 05:37 UTC · added removed

In July 2026 Egyptian football officials proposed expanding the number of clubs eligible for CAF’s top competitions, a move backed by former international Hani Saeed and FA president Hani Abu Rida. The plan raised the quota for higher‑ranked associations in the Champions League and Confederation Cup, allowing club competition slots, enabling clubs beyond Al Ahly, Zamalek and Pyramids to qualify. Zamalek and Al Ahly completed the required licensing documentation, which the Egyptian FA approved paperwork, received CAF approval, and forwarded to CAF. After CAF’s acceptance, Zamalek received its earned a Champions League licence, confirming the club’s return to the competition licence after a three‑season absence. The club also settled settling a $7 million debt and began addressing a further $3.2 million of obligations, enabling the licence. A wage dispute with striker Ibrahim Nday was partially resolved. additional obligations. The Egyptian FA set the summer transfer‑window deadline for 15 August 2026 and unveiled 2026, announced a new league format that splits the league after an initial stage into a six‑team title group and a fourteen‑team relegation group, with four clubs relegated. The and scheduled the first international break is slated for 20 September 2026. On 25 July 2026 Zamalek confirmed a preliminary electronic contract with Serbian coach Fok Razović as head coach for the 2026‑27 season. The On 25 July 2026 the Egyptian Football Association introduced a new club awaits Razović’s arrival in Cairo licensing framework designed for Egypt’s multi‑sport and company‑owned clubs. The system requires football‑specific revenues and expenses to finalize his appointment, moving on from earlier speculation around local coach Moamen Gomaa. be managed through independent accounts, with separate banking options for clubs that lack a corporate holding. Licensing and appeal committees will operate independently to ensure transparency, while each club’s board will value its own sponsorship contracts. The EFA will monitor compliance, adjust rules as needed, and intervene promptly to prevent manipulation, noting FIFA’s tendency to side with players when a club’s legal position is weak.

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  1. 2026-07-27 05:37 UTC Egyptian clubs expand CAF slots, Zamalek appoints new coach
  2. 2026-07-26 20:24 UTC Egyptian clubs expand CAF slots, Zamalek appoints new coach
  3. 2026-07-26 11:12 UTC Egyptian clubs secure expanded CAF slots
  4. 2026-07-26 04:26 UTC Egyptian clubs secure expanded CAF slots
  5. 2026-07-25 20:53 UTC Egyptian clubs secure expanded CAF slots
  6. 2026-07-25 20:53 UTC Egyptian clubs secure expanded CAF slots

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