Hani Abu Rida Explains Club Increase in Africa
Hani Abou Rida, the president of the Egyptian Football Association, announced his intention to increase the number of clubs participating in African competitions, aiming to keep pace with the global development evidenced by the participation of 48 teams in the 2026 World Cup and considering future expansion. He clarified that the request has been initially studied and is expected to be approved in the upcoming season after evaluating marketing and commercial conditions, although some federations are currently resistant to change. He emphasized that this step is in the best interest of Egyptian football overall, and that significant efforts have been made to settle club-related issues, with the federation committed to dealing with everyone in a fair and transparent manner.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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