A major blow… The Clubs Association cancels relegation, and the new league season will feature 21 teams.

The Clubs Association approves canceling relegation in the Premier League, with the new season featuring 21 teams.

  Sun , May 18 2025 / 10:37 PM Updated At: 2025-05-18 22:37:15

Clubs Association Approves Canceling Relegation in the Premier League for the Exceptional Season

In a surprising decision, the Professional Clubs Association agreed to cancel relegation from the Egyptian Premier League in the current exceptional season, which is held under a two-phase system. This decision came in response to demands from many clubs struggling at the bottom of the standings, aiming to achieve technical stability and fair competition.

Controversial Vote and Plans for the New Season

The association’s meeting saw a vote involving 15 clubs, with 10 clubs approving the cancellation of relegation, while 5 clubs abstained due to concerns about the number of relegated teams next season and the competition format. The decision includes continuing the current league system for the next three seasons.

Meanwhile, the next league season will feature 21 teams, with the championship group consisting of 7 teams and the relegation group having 14 teams. This step aims to maintain competition while reducing pressure on smaller clubs.

Intense Discussions on Organizing the New Season

The meeting addressed the organization of the upcoming season amid pressures from local and international schedules. The association emphasized its commitment to finding a fair and stable competitive format for all clubs. Attendees also discussed requests from clubs seeking to cancel relegation to preserve their chances of staying among the top tier, while examining the impact of this decision on the league structure.

Official End of the 2024-2025 Season

It is worth noting that the Clubs Association officially announced the end of the 2024-2025 Egyptian Premier League season on May 31, paving the way for preparations for a new season with a different format aimed at enhancing competition and fairness among participating clubs.

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