⚽ Club Licensing Committee Confirms Full Independence
The Club Licensing Committee of the Egyptian Football Association confirmed that it works independently according to the regulations approved by the Egyptian Football Association, as well as the club licensing regulations of FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The committee emphasized that all its procedures and decisions are based on the principles of neutrality, transparency, and full independence, ensuring that regulations are applied equally to all clubs without exceptions or discrimination. 🔥
📋 Comprehensive Review of Club Licensing Applications
The committee explained that it has reviewed all applications submitted by local clubs seeking licenses, in addition to the files of clubs eligible to participate in CAF competitions.
The evaluation process relies on several standards included in the licensing regulations, especially the financial criteria, which represent one of the most important conditions for ensuring that clubs can manage football activities in an organized and sustainable way.
The review included examining financial accounts related to football activities, whether managed directly by clubs or through football companies established to operate sporting activities.
💰 Financial Review According to FIFA Regulations
The committee stated that the financial review is not limited to checking numbers only but includes all revenues and expenses related to football activities, whether from main sources or club-related sources.
This process aims to provide an accurate picture of each club’s football financial situation and ensure full compliance with the financial regulations approved by FIFA and CAF.
The committee also confirmed that it only considers final and enforceable decisions and does not review disputes or legal procedures that have not reached a final stage.
🏆 Detailed Monitoring of African Competition Files
Clubs submit the required documents and supporting files through the CAF electronic club licensing platform.
These documents are carefully reviewed by the Egyptian Football Association’s Licensing Committee with CAF supervision to ensure that all required conditions are fulfilled.
The committee confirmed that the review process follows clear regulations designed to guarantee fairness and equal opportunities among all clubs, without any external considerations.
📌 Outstanding Payments As A Licensing Requirement
The Club Licensing Committee explained that evaluating outstanding financial obligations does not depend only on whether debts exist or not, but also on the club’s commitment to solving these obligations.
The committee reviews legal documents and statements submitted by clubs to determine their seriousness in dealing with financial responsibilities toward players, other clubs, and rights holders.
The licensing system gives the responsible authorities the power to verify that clubs have taken the necessary steps to identify, settle, or legally address outstanding payments.
🏦 Independent Football Accounts Starting Next Season
The committee revealed that starting from next season, all clubs will be required to open a separate bank account dedicated to football activities, independent from other club operations.
This account will include all football-related revenues and expenses, with a separate financial statement prepared and approved by an independent external auditor.
Clubs that have established football companies, or those planning to do so in the future, will also be required to manage all football-related financial operations through these companies.
🌍 Step Toward Developing Egyptian Football
The Egyptian Football Association confirmed that the Club Licensing Committee only applies the regulations and standards approved by FIFA and CAF, with all decisions issued according to clear principles aimed at strengthening governance and transparency.
The association highlighted that applying these standards represents an important step toward developing Egyptian football, improving compliance with international requirements, and helping Egyptian clubs compete more effectively in continental tournaments.
Fans are now waiting for the final licensing procedures, especially as they are directly connected to clubs’ participation in African competitions, with assurances that the process will continue under fair regulations ensuring equal competition for everyone. ⚽✨
