Al Nasr Strengthens Squad with 7 New Signings Ahead of 2026-2027 Professional League

Al Nasr continues strengthening its first-team squad with seven new signings ahead of the 2026-2027 Professional League season.

  Mon , July 20 2026 / 03:37 PM Updated At: 2026-07-20 15:37:21

Al Nasr Football Club continues strengthening its first-team squad ahead of the new Professional League season, as the club management completed several new deals to improve the team’s quality and competitiveness.

The club, led by chairman Hesham Kotb, aims to build a strong squad under head coach Mohamed Khalaf before the start of the 2026-2027 season.

Al Nasr New Signings for 2026-2027 Season

Four New Players Join Al Nasr

Al Nasr completed the signing of four new players:

  • Ahmed Qassem from Proxy Club, playing as a midfielder.
  • Abdullah Waheed from Media Club, playing as a left-back.
  • Omar Mokhtar from Aluminium Club, playing as a defensive midfielder.
  • Abdullah Obeid from ZED Club, joining as a striker.

The contracts were signed in the presence of head coach Mohamed Khalaf.

Previous Al Nasr Transfers

The club had already completed three additional signings:

  • Mohamed Eid from Media Club as a right-back.
  • Mazen Abdel Sattar from Police Union Club as a left winger.
  • Abdullah Shaarawy from Kom Hamada Club as a center-back.

This brings Al Nasr’s total new signings to seven players.

Al Nasr Preseason Preparation

The team will play friendly matches during its preparation period, including a game against Saudi club Al Najma on Wednesday at Al Nasr Stadium.

The team will also face Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly in a friendly match at Mokhtar El-Tetsh Stadium on Thursday.

Al Nasr Schedule in Professional League 2026-2027

Al Nasr will begin its Professional League campaign against El Entag El Harby away from home in the opening round.

The tournament starts on August 20, 2026, with 20 participating teams.

Professional League System 2026-2027

The competition will include one group of 20 teams, with matches played in a full home-and-away league format.

Each team can register 11 starting players, 9 substitutes, and 10 technical and administrative staff members on the bench.

Teams are allowed five substitutions during each match through three substitution opportunities.

Promotion and Relegation System

The top three teams will earn promotion to the Egyptian Premier League.

The bottom four teams will be relegated to the second division (B).

Professional League Start Date

The first round will begin on August 20, 2026.

Matches will initially be played at 4:30 PM until the sixth round, before changing to 3:30 PM starting from October 1.

The final 38th round will be played on May 27, 2027.

How many players did Al Nasr sign?

Al Nasr completed seven new signings before the 2026-2027 season.

When does the Professional League start?

The competition begins on August 20, 2026.

Who will Al Nasr face in the opening match?

Al Nasr will face El Entag El Harby in the first round.

How many teams participate in the Professional League?

The league includes 20 teams.

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