The 2022–23 Egyptian Premier League was the 64th season of the

Egyptian Premier League The Egyptian Premier League (), also known as the Nile League () for sponsorship reasons, after the addition of title sponsor Nile Developments, is a professional association football league in Egypt and the highest level of the Egyptian football ...

, the top professional league for

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clubs in the

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, since its establishment in 1948. Fixtures for the 2022–23 season were announced on 9 October 2022.

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were the defending champions. The season started on 18 October 2022, and concluded on 26 July 2023.

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secured the title on 10 July 2023, winning their 43rd league title.

Decisions

Due to some clubs' participation in continental competitions, the league's start date was delayed by 48 hours. A total of 6,000 spectators will be permitted, up from 2,000 at the start of the previous season. Matches were played during the

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. The league was suspended from 3 November through 18 November owing to the country hosting the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Teams

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was the first team to be promoted on 10 May 2022 after a one-year absence. On the same day, El Dakhleya returned to the top flight after a three-year absence. The final team, Haras El Hodoud, won promotion on 13 May, after a two-year absence. They replaced Eastern Company, El Gouna, and Misr Lel Makkasa.

Stadiums and locations

Managerial changes

Standings

League table

Results

Fixtures and results

Season statistics

Top goalscorers

Top assists

Awards

Player of the Season

Striker of the Season

Midfielder of the Season

Defender of the Season

Goalkeeper of the Season

Manager of the Season

Team of the Season

References

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