When was the Egyptian Football Association founded?
The Egyptian Football Association was founded on the 3rd of December 1921. Its first management committee was chaired by Jaafar Wali Pasha as president, with Fouad Abaza Bey as vice president.
Questions about Egyptian Football Association
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When did the Egyptian Football Association join FIFA?
The Egyptian Football Association became a member of FIFA in 1923. It also became a founding member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Where is the Egyptian Football Association headquarters located?
The EFA headquarters is located at 5 El-Gabalaya Street in Gezira, Cairo. The federation moved through several Cairo addresses before settling at its current location.
When was football introduced to Egypt?
Modern football was introduced to Egypt in 1882, brought by British occupation forces stationed in Cairo, Alexandria, and the Suez Canal cities. By 1895, Cairo's fields hosted what is described as the first Egypt national football team, led by Mohamed Effendi Nashid.
Who has won the most EFA Player of the Year awards?
Mohamed Aboutrika of Al Ahly SC has won the EFA Player of the Year award the most times, taking the prize in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 for four consecutive seasons.
What allegations have been made about Christian exclusion from Egyptian football?
Groups including Coptic Solidarity have filed formal complaints alleging the systematic exclusion of Coptic Christians from Egypt's national football team and Olympic squads. The source notes that no Coptic members currently appear on the national team, though neither FIFA nor the IOC has initiated investigations into these claims.