Egypt Football History in Africa: A Complete Guide
Egypt has a rich football history in Africa, with a legacy that spans over a century. The country has produced some of the greatest footballers and teams in the continent, and has won numerous titles and accolades. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at Egypt’s football history in Africa, from its early days to the present.
Early Days of Egyptian Football
The history of Egyptian football dates back to 1867, when the first football club, Al-Ahly, was founded in Cairo. The club was established by a group of British expatriates, who introduced the sport to the country. Al-Ahly is still one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Egypt, with a massive following and a rich history of domestic and international success.
African Championships
1986 African Cup of Nations: Egypt won its first African Cup of Nations title in 1986, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
- 1998 African Cup of Nations: Egypt won its second African Cup of Nations title in 1998, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
- 2006 African Cup of Nations: Egypt won its third African Cup of Nations title in 2006, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 0-0.
- 2010 African Cup of Nations: Egypt won its fourth African Cup of Nations title in 2010, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
- 2019 African Cup of Nations: Egypt won its fifth African Cup of Nations title in 2019, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.
CAF Champions League
- 1982 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its first CAF Champions League title in 1982, defeating Abidjan’s ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the final.
- 2001 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its second CAF Champions League title in 2001, defeating South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 2-0 in the final.
- 2005 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its third CAF Champions League title in 2005, defeating Tunisia’s Étoile du Sahel 2-1 in the final.
- 2006 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its fourth CAF Champions League title in 2006, defeating Morocco’s Raja Casablanca 3-1 in the final.
- 2008 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its fifth CAF Champions League title in 2008, defeating Morocco’s Al-Ittihad 1-0 in the final.
- 2012 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its sixth CAF Champions League title in 2012, defeating Morocco’s Esperance 3-2 in the final.
- 2013 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its seventh CAF Champions League title in 2013, defeating Morocco’s Raja Casablanca 2-1 in the final.
- 2019 CAF Champions League: Al-Ahly won its eighth CAF Champions League title in 2019, defeating Morocco’s Espérance 3-0 in the final.
CAF Confederation Cup
- 2006 CAF Confederation Cup: Al-Masry won the CAF Confederation Cup title in 2006, defeating South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in the final.
- 2014 CAF Confederation Cup: Zamalek won the CAF Confederation Cup title in 2014, defeating South Africa’s Orlando Pirates 3-2 in the final.
- 2015 CAF Confederation Cup: Zamalek won the CAF Confederation Cup title in 2015, defeating South Africa’s Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the final.
- 2019 CAF Confederation Cup: Zamalek won the CAF Confederation Cup title in 2019, defeating South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in the final.
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