Following the re-election of Francisco Egas as president of the Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol (FEF) for the 2027-2031 term, the process was marked by controversies regarding the limits of re-election as per Ecuador's Sports Law. Deputy Minister of Sports, Roberto Ibáñez Romero, addressed the Ministry's approach towards officially recognizing the new leadership structure. He emphasized the necessity of a careful examination of the presented documentation by the federation before making any statements.

Ibáñez expressed the Ministry's desire to be prudent in this matter and mentioned that they will wait for the submission of the relevant documents to conduct a detailed review. He noted that the FEF claims to have documentation justifying their position. A significant point he raised is that unlike other sports organizations in Ecuador, the FEF does not receive public funds, which adds a layer of complexity to the recognition process. This implies that the Ministry will tread carefully given the legal implications surrounding the recognition of the board.

The controversy surrounding Egas' re-election highlights the ongoing tensions within Ecuadorian sports organizations and raises questions about governance and compliance with the Sports Law. The outcome of this review process could have a lasting impact on the integrity of the FEF and its operations, as well as on the future of sports governance in Ecuador.