In a significant shift for Egyptian football, the Egyptian Club Association has decided to restructure the Premier League format in their meeting on Wednesday.
The new format will see the competition being held in a single round for the first phase, followed by the second round, which will be divided into two groups of nine teams each.
This change aims to streamline the competition, reducing the total number of rounds from 34 to 26.
The move is expected to add a new dynamic to the league, as teams will now face a more intense and competitive second phase.
Teams ranked from 1 to 9 after the first round will compete for the title while the other remaining 9 teams will battle to avoid relegation.
With each group consisting of only nine teams, the battle for the top spots will be fiercer, giving fans more thrilling and unpredictable matches.
Additionally, only two teams will be relegated at the end of the season instead of the usual three.
This adjustment should bring some relief to teams battling relegation, as the chances of staying in the top division are slightly higher.
However, the new format also raises questions about its long-term impact on the competition’s fairness and overall quality.
