EGYPT
Music: Amr Diab-Nour El Ain

The grandfather of African football.

Not only is the ancient land the seat of the Confederation of African Football, but it is also the first African Nation to compete in the World Cup (1934) and winner of the first two African Cup of Nations (1957 & 59).

Though the national team has had moderate success on the continent recently, where the dominance in Egyptian football has truly been felt is with its club sides. Cairo based sides Zamalek and bitter rivals Al-Ahly, the African club of the 20th century, have been major players in the African Champions League. However similar to other North African sides, the Pharohs have been unable to duplicate the club dominance in terms of qualifying for the World Cup.

The lack of World Cup success hasn't been for lack of talent. Hossam and his twin brother, Ibrahim have long been celebrated for the great players that they are. However Hani Razni is probably the most sucessful, having a long career in Europe, espeically Germany with clubs Werder Bremen and Kaiserslauten.

Hamni Ramzy was Egypt's long
time captain. He is much
respected for his long career
in Germany (BBC)

He has over 150 caps for Egypt,
yet because he has spent most
his career with Al-Ahly and Zamalek
Hossam Hassan is relatively
unknown outside the continent. (BBC)

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