Hani Abu Rida, Chairman of the Football Association, requested an increase in the number of clubs participating in the African Champions League and the Confederation Cup.
The Football Association revealed in an official statement that Abu Rida had formally submitted the request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Football Association clarified in its statement: "In light of the achievements made by the African federations participating in the World Cup, Hani Abu Rida submitted an official request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which includes a request to increase the number of clubs participating in both the African Champions League and the African Confederation Cup."
It added, "Abu Rida requested that each member federation be granted an additional seat, provided that these seats are distributed according to the ranking criteria and regulations approved by the Confederation of African Football."
The Federation's statement concluded: "The share of some federations may rise, according to the applicable ranking criteria, to 3 clubs in the African Champions League and 3 clubs in the African Confederation Cup, with the additional clubs' participation beginning from the preliminary rounds."
The league champion and the runner-up are scheduled to participate in the African Champions League.
Meanwhile, the third-place team in the league and the cup winner participate in the African Confederation Cup.
Zamalek won the league title, while Pyramids finished second, Al Ahly third, Ceramica Cleopatra fourth, and Al Masry fifth in the standings.
Pyramids won the cup title, with ZED finishing as runners-up.
