CAIRO: Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Samir Zaher said that the Pharaohs commitments will have the priority over Ahly s African schedule.
The Red Devils were ousted from the African Champions League last 16 round on Saturday, and will now be taking part in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Egypt will be facing Oman in a friendly on May 31, which will contradict with Ahly s last 16 round Confederation Cup fixture.
Egypt s interests are more important than any club, Zaher told a press conference.
Head of the Omani Association asked us to set any date we want for the friendly, and we decided on May 31 because it was more convenient for the national side.
Zaher did not mention whether the FA will be holding talks with Ahly over the issue, or if Ahly international players will be prevented from playing in the CAF Cup.
