News Summary:
The Egyptian Football Association's Referees Committee, chaired by Oscar Ruiz, on January 27, 2026, announced the referees for Wednesday's three matches in the second round of the 16th round of the First Division League "A" (Nile League). Previously, on January 24, 2026, the EFA's Coaching Department opened applications for the African Training Diploma to obtain the African A9 license at the National Teams Center in October 6th, following the completion of A7. Earlier, on December 31, 2025, Egypt expressed interest in hosting the 2028 African Nations Cup, which is set to be the last edition held under the tournament's old system before a format change. On December 25, 2025, the association noted exploitation of its commercial rights, including its name, logo, and image, by some institutions and companies, emphasizing that these are protected by intellectual property, trademark, and sports laws. This followed the EFA's announcement on December 14, 2025, detailing the application process for the general public to participate in a draw for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets within the PMA Supporters Sales Phase.
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