The Board of Directors of the Egyptian Football Association, headed by engineer Hany Abu Rida, has approved a comprehensive program to support popular and historic football clubs across Egypt.

The initiative is part of the federation’s strategy to strengthen Egyptian football, support clubs with large fan bases and history, and encourage stronger competition across different leagues.

Details of the Egyptian FA Support Program

The total value of the new support program reaches EGP 70 million, covering:

• Financial support for popular clubs.
• Promotion rewards.
• Youth and junior competition prizes.

The program aims to improve club performance and strengthen football development across Egyptian regions.

Support for 120 Clubs in Second and Third Divisions

The Egyptian Football Association approved financial support for 120 popular clubs participating in the second and third divisions.

The support includes:

• At least EGP 100,000 for third-division clubs.
• At least EGP 300,000 for second-division clubs.

This step aims to strengthen clubs that represent the foundation of Egyptian football outside the Premier League.

EGP 1 Million Support for Seven Popular Clubs

The federation approved special financial support of EGP 1 million for each of seven popular clubs competing in the Second Division (A).

The clubs are:

• Ismaily.
• Mansoura.
• Tersana.
• Baladeyet El Mahalla.
• Tanta.
• Dairut.
• El Nasr.

The support recognizes the historical role of these clubs in Egyptian football.

EGP 5 Million Promotion Reward to Premier League

As part of its efforts to encourage competition, the Egyptian FA approved a reward of EGP 5 million for any popular club that earns promotion to the Egyptian Premier League.

The reward is designed to motivate clubs to compete and return to the top level of Egyptian football.

Youth Football Development and Talent Discovery

The federation also approved EGP 10 million in prizes for youth and junior competitions.

For the first time, financial rewards will be provided to branch champions in age groups from:

Additional prizes will be awarded to sector champions and national youth competition winners.

Egypt FA Focuses on Developing Future Talents

The federation confirmed that technical directors across branches and sectors will continue monitoring youth competitions.

Their mission includes:

• Discovering promising talents.
• Identifying outstanding players.
• Recommending them for national teams.
• Building a sustainable football foundation in Egypt.

How much is the Egypt FA support program worth?

The program is worth EGP 70 million, covering clubs, promotion rewards, and youth competitions.

How many clubs will benefit from the support?

A total of 120 popular clubs from the second and third divisions will receive support.

What is the promotion reward amount?

A popular club promoted to the Premier League will receive EGP 5 million.

Does the program include youth competitions?

Yes, EGP 10 million has been allocated for youth and junior competition prizes.

What is the main goal of the program?

The goal is to support popular clubs, develop talents, and strengthen Egyptian football.