The decision finalises Egypt’s continental allocations for the forthcoming season. While league champions Zamalek SC and runners-up Pyramids FC take the two CAF Champions League places, Al Ahly and ZED have been allocated the Confederation Cup berths.
Egypt’s full 2026/27 continental representation
| Competition | Clubs |
|---|---|
| CAF Champions League | Zamalek SC & Pyramids FC |
| CAF Confederation Cup | Al Ahly SC & ZED FC |
For Al Ahly, the record 12-time Champions League winners, it marks a return to the Confederation Cup, a competition they last claimed in 2014.
ZED FC’s qualification represents a significant milestone for the Giza-based club, underlining their rapid progress in Egyptian football and securing their first appearance in a major CAF club competition.
The EFA’s official submission to CAF settles the matter ahead of the continental registration deadline, with both sides expected to enter the competition at the appropriate stage of the preliminary rounds.