The Egyptian Professional Clubs Association is considering adjusting the end date of the current 2024-2025 football season, which concludes with the Cairo Capital Cup final match. The proposal includes moving the final match date 48 hours earlier, from June 14 to June 12, the originally scheduled date.

This consideration comes alongside the possibility of altering the dates for the semi-final matches of the tournament, with the association looking into rescheduling the matches to allow the first leg of the semi-finals to be played before the Eid al-Adha holiday, rather than on the originally planned date of June 7. The second leg would then take place immediately after the holiday.

If this change is officially adopted, the final match would also be moved 48 hours earlier, thus wrapping up the Egyptian football season. The Cairo Capital Cup final is expected to be the last official match of the season.

On another note, the Premier League season will conclude on June 1, with the ninth round of the second phase of the competition being played, while the Egypt Cup final will take place on June 5, between Zamalek and Pyramids FC at Cairo Stadium.

The proposed adjustment to the Cairo Capital Cup final date is part of the ongoing effort to create a more flexible match schedule, ensuring comfort for both clubs and fans, as well as giving players time to prepare for the upcoming season. This would contribute to a smoother football season without excessive pressure on the teams.

It is worth noting that the Egyptian Clubs Association always aims to improve the competition schedule to better fit the conditions of local and international clubs, especially with regard to tournaments in which Egyptian teams participate on both continental and international levels.

On the other hand, some clubs are facing significant challenges due to the overlap of local competition dates with continental tournaments such as the CAF Champions League, adding extra pressure on players and coaching staff. For this reason, adjusting the match dates at this stage of the season is crucial to alleviating this burden and ensuring the highest performance levels.

The 2024-2025 season has been full of excitement and competition across various tournaments, with many surprises in club rankings and overall performance changes. Zamalek, one of the clubs with the highest expectations, struggled to maintain its level throughout the competition, while Pyramids FC continued to present strong performances and maintain its position in the top rankings.

The proposed adjustment in match dates and the final is aligned with ongoing efforts to enhance the image of local competitions and create a better competitive environment on all levels, for the teams, players, and fans. With each season, the Clubs Association strives to improve its organizational experience and organize a more flexible schedule that allows teams to finish the season in the best possible way.

In general, the 2024-2025 season is seen as a pivotal moment in the history of Egyptian clubs, highlighting the urgent need to balance competitive and organizational aspects through flexible decisions that help alleviate pressure on teams and enhance athletic performance.