2024–25 Egyptian Premier League
| Season | 2024–25 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 October 2024 – 6 June 2025 |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The 2024–25 Egyptian Premier League season will be the 66th edition of the Egyptian Premier League, the top professional league for association football clubs in the Egyptian football league system, since its establishment in 1948.
The season is expected to start in October 2024, and to conclude in June 2025.
Format
[edit]Unlike previous editions of the league, the 2024–25 season follows a format similar to the one used in the Belgian Pro League and in the 2023–24 season of the Egyptian Second Division A.[1] This change, which reduces the total number of matches each team plays from 34 to just 26, was made to ensure that the league concludes by May or June 2025, addressing the issues the league faced regarding scheduling conflicts and postponed fixtures that, since 2020, caused each season to end on a different date.[2]
The final format was confirmed by the EPL on 18 September 2024.[3] The league consists of 18 teams in a single group and is played in two phases. In the first phase, teams face each other once in a single-leg tie, after which the league splits into two groups. Phase two features a championship group for the teams finishing first to ninth and a relegation group for teams placed tenth to 18th. The first-place team in the championship group is crowned league champion and qualifies for the CAF Champions League alongside the runner-up, while the third-place team qualifies for the CAF Confederation Cup. Unlike the usual setup, where three teams are relegated, only the bottom two teams in the relegation group will drop to the Second Division A.
Teams
[edit]
A total of three teams were promoted to the league from the 2023–24 Egyptian Second Division A. The first team was champions Petrojet, who secured promotion back to the Egyptian Premier League after a four-year absence.[4] They were joined by Ghazl El Mahalla, who reached an immediate return to the league after clinching the second promotion spot on the final day of the season.[5] Haras El Hodoud were the last team to earn promotion, who also suffered an immediate return to the league, after winning the promotion play-offs.[6]
El Dakhleya were the first team to be relegated, whose relegation was confirmed on 21 July 2024 after two seasons in the league.[7] On 13 August 2024, Al Mokawloon Al Arab became the second team to face relegation; ending their 19-year stay in the top flight.[8] They were joined by Baladiyat El Mahalla, whose relegation was confirmed also on the same day, to suffer an immediate return to level two.[9]
Stadiums and locations
[edit]| Team | Location | Stadium[note 1] | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahly | Gezira | Cairo International Stadium | 75,000 |
| Ceramica Cleopatra | 6th of October | TBD | TBD |
| ENPPI | New Cairo | Petrosport Stadium | 16,000 |
| Ghazl El Mahalla | El Mahalla El Kubra | Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium | 14,564 |
| El Gouna | El Gouna | Khaled Bichara Stadium | 12,000 |
| Haras El Hodoud | Mahatet El Raml | Haras El Hodoud Stadium | 22,000 |
| Ismaily | Ismailia (Sheikh Zayed) | Ismailia Stadium | 18,525 |
| Al Ittihad | Shatby | Alexandria Stadium | 19,676 |
| Al Masry | Port Said (Al Dawahy) | TBD | TBD |
| Modern Sport | Mokattam | TBD | TBD |
| National Bank of Egypt | Agouza | TBD | TBD |
| Petrojet | Suez (Faisal) | TBD | TBD |
| Pharco | Amreya | TBD | TBD |
| Pyramids | New Cairo | 30 June Stadium | 30,000 |
| Smouha | Smouha | Alexandria Stadium | 19,676 |
| Tala'ea El Gaish | Al Waili | Gehaz El Reyada Stadium | 20,000 |
| Zamalek | Mit Okba | Cairo International Stadium | 75,000 |
| ZED | Sheikh Zayed City | TBD | TBD |
Personnel and kits
[edit]| Team | Manager | Captain | Kit manufacturer |
Shirt sponsor(s) (front) |
Shirt sponsor(s) (sleeve) |
Shirt sponsor(s) (back) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ahly |  Marcel Koller
|
 Mohamed El Shenawy
|
 Adidas
|
Etisalat, FAB Misr | Al Marasem, GLC Paints | Lipton, Shell Helix |
| Ceramica Cleopatra | Ayman El Ramadi
|
Mohamed Tony
|
Puma
|
Ceramica Cleopatra Group | ||
| ENPPI | Sayed Yassin
|
Abdel Aziz El Balouti
|
 Kelme
|
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| Ghazl El Mahalla | Ahmed Eid
|
Mohamed Gaber
|
 Tempo
|
Misr Travel | KIMA | |
| El Gouna | Alaa Abdel Aal
|
 Arnaud Randrianantenaina
|
Adidas
|
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| Haras El Hodoud | Mohamed Youssef
|
Mostafa Gamal
|
Adidas
|
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| Ismaily |  TBD
|
Emad Hamdy
|
 ZAT Outfit
|
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| Al Ittihad |  Nikodimos Papavasiliou
|
Karim El Deeb
|
Kelme
|
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| Al Masry | Ali Maher
|
Amr Moussa
|
Puma[10]
|
Neverland Resort | ||
| Modern Sport | Talaat Youssef
|
Mahmoud Genish
|
 Umbro
|
MTI University | SBIS | Modern Academy |
| National Bank of Egypt | Tarek Mostafa
|
Mohamed Bassiouny
|
 Nike
|
National Bank of Egypt | National Bank of Egypt | |
| Petrojet | Sayed Eid
|
Mohamed Abou El Naga
|
Kelme
|
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| Pharco | Ahmed Khattab
|
Ramy Sabry
|
Nike
|
RANI-F | V-Gone | |
| Pyramids |  Krunoslav Jurčić
|
Ahmed El Shenawy
|
Puma
|
MyWhoosh | Bolt, CMB | ADQ, Pasta Regina |
| Smouha | Ahmed Samy
|
Hossam Hassan
|
Nike
|
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| Tala'ea El Gaish | Abdel Hamid Bassiouny
|
Khaled Stouhi
|
Adidas
|
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| Zamalek |  José Gomes
|
Shikabala
|
ZAT Outfit[11]
|
Nile Developments, Pasta Regina | Seven | Oniro, Coca-Cola |
| ZED | Magdy Abdel Aati
|
Mohamed Samir
|
Adidas
|
ORA, Emirates NBD | WE, Seven | Orascom Construction |
Managerial changes
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| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy | Position in table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haras El Hodoud | Mohamed Mekky
|
Resigned | 7 July 2024 | Pre-season | Mohamed Youssef
|
2 August 2024 |
| Al Ittihad | Ahmed Sary
|
End of contract | 18 August 2024 | Nikodimos Papavasiliou
|
19 August 2024 | |
| Ismaily | Ehab Galal
|
Deceased | 11 September 2024 | TBD
|
League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Ahly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Champions League first or second round |
| 2 | Ceramica Cleopatra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | ENPPI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Confederation Cup first or second round |
| 4 | Ghazl El Mahalla | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | El Gouna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Haras El Hodoud | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Ismaily | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Al Ittihad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Al Masry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Modern Sport | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | National Bank of Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | Petrojet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Pharco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Pyramids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Smouha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | Tala'ea El Gaish | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | Zamalek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Second Division A |
| 18 | ZED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goal difference; 5) Goals scored; 6) Play-off tie.[12]
(Note: Head-to-head records are used for final standings only)
Results
[edit]Number of teams by governorate
[edit]| Number of teams | Governorate | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Cairo
|
Al Ahly, ENPPI, Modern Sport, Pyramids and Tala'ea El Gaish |
| 4 |  Alexandria
|
Haras El Hodoud, Al Ittihad, Pharco and Smouha |
 Giza
|
Ceramica Cleopatra, National Bank of Egypt, Zamalek and ZED | |
| 1 |  Gharbia
|
Ghazl El Mahalla |
 Ismailia
|
Ismaily | |
 Port Said
|
Al Masry | |
 Red Sea
|
El Gouna | |
 Suez
|
Petrojet |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Main stadiums for the 2024–25 season are listed only. Clubs are allowed to play selected matches at alternative venues; whether due to unavailability, security concerns, or other reasons. For example, Al Ittihad, a team from Alexandria, may play some home games at Borg El Arab Stadium, instead of their regular home stadium, Alexandria Stadium.
References
[edit]- ^ "New format for Egyptian league next season: Pro League president Diab". Al Ahram Online. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Egyptian Premier League to follow the Belgian Pro League format". KingFut. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "EPL approve new format for Egyptian Premier League next season". Al Ahram Online. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Petrojet secure promotion back to Egyptian Premier League". KingFut. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Ghazl El Mahalla back to Premier League after one-year absence". Al Ahram Online. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Harras El Hodoud promoted to Premier League after one-year absence". Al Ahram Online. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "Obama's brace sends Dakhleya to Egyptian League second tier". Al Ahram Online. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "لأول مرة منذ 19 عاما.. المقاولون العرب يهبط بعد التعادل مع الإسماعيلي" [Al Mokawloon Al Arab relegated following draw with Ismaily for the first time since 19 years]. FilGoal (in Arabic). 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "غياب جديد لديربي المحلة.. البلدية يودع الدوري الممتاز" [Another absence for Mahalla derby.. El Baladiya bids farewell to the Premier League]. Al Masry Al Youm (in Arabic). 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "المصري يعلن الاتفاق مع بوما لتوريد ملابس فرق النادي" [Al Masry announces new partnership with Puma to supply club's kits from next season]. FilGoal (in Arabic). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "الزمالك يتفق مع شركة "ZAT" لرعاية ملابس الفريق في الموسم الجديد" [Zamalek agree on a deal with ZAT to supply club's kits starting from the new season]. Kora Plus (in Arabic). 10 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "لائحة دوري النيل للموسم الجديد 2023-2024" [Nile League 2023/24 season's regulations] (PDF). Egyptian Pro League (in Arabic). Retrieved 26 June 2024.
