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Egyptian Premier League

Egyptian football league
Also known as: Egyptian League
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The Egyptian Premier League is the top professional football (soccer) league in Egypt. It was founded in 1948 and features clubs from across the country, with Cairo and Port Said being prominent centers for the sport.12

Two of the league's most successful and well-supported clubs are Al-Ahly, based in Cairo, and Al-Masry, based in Port Said. Al-Ahly, nicknamed the "Red Devils," has won numerous league titles and is recognized as the African Club of the Century. Al-Masry, known as the "Green Eagles," is one of Egypt's oldest clubs and has also secured domestic titles.12

The league has experienced significant events, including a tragic riot in 2012 at Port Said Stadium following a match between Al-Masry and Al-Ahly, which resulted in numerous fatalities and the cancellation of the remainder of that season.12

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