The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) drew up on Monday the groups for the Egyptian Premier League’s new season at their headquarter in 6th of October.
The formation of 22 teams has separated Cairo giants Ahly from Zamalek:
Group A is as follows: Ahly, ENPPI, Somouha, El-Dakhelya, Ittihad of Alexandria, Al-Rajaa, Arab Contractors, Gouna, Maqassa, El-Entag El-Harby and Ghazl El-Mahalla.
Group B: Zamalek, Ismaily, Masry, Petrojet, Talae El-Gaish, Canal, Menya, Ittihad El-Shorta, Beni Suef Telephones, Wadi Degla and Haras El-Hodoud.
At the end of the season, five teams will be relegated and three promoted, leaving 20 teams for the subsequent season. The following season will see five teams relegated and three promoted, leaving 18 teams in the top league in the third season. The winner and runner-up in each group will qualify for the semifinal.
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