Egypt football history in Africa complete guide

Egypt Football History in Africa: A Complete Guide

Egyptian football has a rich and storied history, with a strong presence in African competitions. From its early days to the present, the Egyptian national team has been a dominant force in the continent, winning numerous titles and producing some of the greatest players of all time.

Early Years (1950s-1960s)

The Egyptian national team was first established in 1928, but it wasn’t until the 1950s that the team began to make a name for itself in African football. In 1957, Egypt won its first African Cup of Nations title, defeating Ethiopia 2-1 in the final.

• 1957: Egypt wins its first African Cup of Nations title, defeating Ethiopia 2-1 in the final.

• 1959: Egypt wins its second African Cup of Nations title, defeating Sudan 2-0 in the final.

Golden Era (1970s-1980s)

The 1970s and 1980s are often referred to as the “Golden Era” of Egyptian football. During this period, the team won several African Cup of Nations titles and produced some of the greatest players of all time, including Hossam Hassan, Mahmoud El-Khatib, and Mohamed Abou Greisha.

• 1974: Egypt wins its third African Cup of Nations title, defeating Zaire 3-2 in the final.
• 1986: Egypt wins its fourth African Cup of Nations title, defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final.

Modern Era (1990s-2000s)

In the 1990s and 2000s, Egyptian football continued to thrive, with the team winning several African Cup of Nations titles and producing some of the greatest players of all time, including Mohamed Abou Trika, Hossam Hassan, and Amr Zaki.

• 1998: Egypt wins its fifth African Cup of Nations title, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the final.
• 2006: Egypt wins its sixth African Cup of Nations title, defeating Ivory Coast 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the game ended 0-0.

Recent Years (2010s-present)

In recent years, Egyptian football has continued to grow and develop, with the team competing in several international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

• 2010: Egypt wins its seventh African Cup of Nations title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 2019: Egypt wins its eighth African Cup of Nations title, defeating Senegal 1-0 in the final.

Today, Egyptian football is one of the most popular and successful in Africa, with a strong presence in international competitions and a rich history of producing some of the greatest players of all time.