Amidst the highly competitive landscape of Egypt’s Second Division football league, the clubs of Group 2, located in the northern regions of Upper Egypt, are gearing up for a crucial period as they vie to secure their positions in the league hierarchy.
Scheduled for an obligatory break on the upcoming Friday, February 23rd, as per the league’s fixture list, the clubs will utilize this hiatus to make up for postponed matches from previous rounds.
Management at the Egyptian Football Association has announced the resumption of matches on Friday, March 1st, featuring four pivotal encounters.
The fixtures include Al Fayoum Governorate facing off against Tameya Youth Center, El Wasty versus Egypt’s Stars, Beni Suef Telephones challenging Al Tersana, and finally, Maghagha Youth Center hosting Al Minya Club.
Meanwhile, Beni Mazar Club will enjoy a mandatory rest period, according to the league’s schedule.
The lower-ranked clubs, including El Wasty, Beni Mazar, Beni Suef Telephones, and Maghagha Youth Center, have utilized this break to engage in friendly matches, bolstering their squads with youth talents as they strive to avoid relegation and secure a position in the league for the upcoming season.
After the conclusion of the sixteenth round of matches, the league standings see Tersana Club leading the pack with 33 points, securing their promotion to the professional league and the promotion play-off for the Premier League.
Al Fayoum follows closely in second place with 23 points, trailed by Al Minya with 19 points, and Egypt’s Stars with 18 points.
The relegation battle intensifies with Tameya Al Fayoum at 15 points, El Wasty at 12 points, Beni Mazar at 10 points, Beni Suef Telephones at 10 points, and Maghagha Youth Center at 9 points.
