Qatar- based sports network Al Jazeera Sport has reportedly acquired the broadcasting rights to the Egyptian Premier League for US$2.6 million. This will make Al Jazeera Sport the first international TV network to broadcast Egyptian Premiere League games. "We have reached an agreement with Al Jazeera that will enable it to broadcast the Egyptian League this season. They will begin airing the competition's matches in the next round until the end," said Samir Zaher, chairman of the Egyptian Football Association.