Egypt FA Looks to Expand Dual-National Player Recruitment Efforts

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is reportedly moving to strengthen its recruitment of dual-national footballers by expanding the work of its existing overseas players committee, according to Egyptian media reports, rather than creating an entirely new body from scratch. Recent reports suggested the EFA was planning to establish a committee dedicated to recruiting players eligible to represent Egypt through dual nationality. However, the federation had already launched a Committee for Egyptian Players Abroad in July 2025 under the leadership of EFA President Hany Abo Rida, with a mandate that included identifying eligible players overseas, maintaining a database, contacting prospects and their families, and facilitating the paperwork required for them to represent Egypt. The latest proposal appears to build on that initiative by introducing a more unified recruitment structure across all national team age groups. According to Egyptian sports media, the committee would oversee recruitment from youth to senior level, compile and continuously update a database of eligible players abroad, monitor talent in foreign academies and professional clubs, and coordinate communication with players and their families. Former footballers are also reportedly being considered for membership, although the EFA has not officiallyContinue reading "Egypt FA Looks to Expand Dual-National Player Recruitment Efforts"

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