Football in Egypt
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Football is the most popular sport in Egypt, many Egyptians gather around to watch various Egyptian clubs and the Egyptian national football team play on an almost daily basis.[1][2][3]
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Football in Egypt | |
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Country | Egypt |
Governing body | Egyptian Football Association |
National team(s) | Men’s National Team |
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Al Ahly and Zamalek are amongst the most popular in the country, both of which are based in Cairo. Both teams compete in the Egyptian Premier League, the highest tier of Egyptian football. These two teams compete in the Cairo Derby.
Other notable teams include: Ismaily, Al-Masry, Al Ittihad and Pyramids FC.