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Al Masry Sporting Club (Arabic: النادي المصري للألعاب الرياضية) is an Egyptian sports club based in Port Said, Egypt. The club is mainly known for its professional football team that competes in the Egyptian Premier League, the highest tier of the Egyptian football league system.
Key Information
Al Masry has never won the league, but won their one Egyptian Cup in 1998. The club used to play their home matches at the Port Said Stadium, with a capacity of 17,988.
History
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Establishment and Early years
[edit]Founded on 18 March 1920 by a group of Egyptians in Port Said, it was the first club for Egyptians in a Cosmoplitan city that already had many clubs for the foreign communities living there.[1] The idea of creating a club for Egyptians was one of the manifestations of the 1919 Egyptian revolution against the British occupation. The first board of directors of the club was headed by Ahmed Hosni, Secretary General of the Municipal Council in Port Said. The board of directors comprised a group of Egyptians from the city’s notables, without any foreign member. It was taken into account that the formation of the board of directors reflected the representation of all Egyptians, both Muslims and Christians, to emphasize the nature of the club as a gathering entity for all spectrums of national identity, and the founding fathers of the club chose “Al Masry” which means in "The Egyptian" as a name for the club to emphasize this idea.
The founding members of Al Masry inspired the club's name from the famous national song Oum Ya Masry "Arise Egyptian" of Sayed Darwish. They also derived the color of Al Masry's green jersey from the green Flag of Egypt that the revolutionaries raised during the 1919 revolution for the first time. Al Masry began its activities by playing against Egyptian and foreign teams in the Canal region, the matches against foreign teams was full of enthusiasm that led to the increase of Al Masry's popularity to be the most popular team in Port Said. The club also contributed with some other Egyptian clubs to the establishment of the Egyptian Football Association in 1921.

In February 2012 the Port Said Stadium disaster took place, where rioting Masry fans caused the deaths of 72 rival fans, and hundreds of injuries. 69 Masry fans were convicted, with 26 receiving the death penalty, and numerous others receiving life sentences.
After the riots, the remainder of the 2011–12 Egyptian Premier League season was cancelled by the Egyptian Football Association. Al Masry decided to refrain from competing in the 2012–13 season as a sign of respect to the relatives of the victims of the disaster, although it obtained a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirming the club's right to participate in the Egyptian Premier League and all other activities of the Egyptian Football Association.[2] Nevertheless, 2012–13 season was not completed and was cancelled due to the political situation in Egypt.
Al Masry resumed participation in the Egyptian Premier League in the 2013–14 season; the club suffered from inconsistent performance and results for two consecutive seasons, although it maintained its position in the Egyptian Premier League. Al Masry started the 2015–16 season under the coaching of the Egyptian former player of the team Hossam Hassan, who adopted a new policy depending on youth and unknown players. That season the team came in at fourth place in the Egyptian Premier League and succeeded to qualify to the CAF Confederation Cup after 14 years of absence from African completions.
Colours and crest
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Al Masry's crest is composed of a green pharaonic Horus eagle that holds the Sun disk over its head in between its two upraised wings; the crest was inspired by the shape of Tutankhamun's pendants referring to challenge and strength, so the team is nicknamed the green eagles. The club's main colours, green and white come from Egypt's flag after the Egyptian Revolution of 1919 as a symbol of patriotism.[3]
Stadiums
[edit]Al Masry formerly played their home games at a small stadium in Port Said, but its capacity was too small for the club's support. As a consequence, Al Masry built its own new stadium which is named Al Masry Club Stadium in 1953 and was officially inaugurated in 1955.[4]
Sayed Metwally Complex
[edit]| Location | Port Said, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Owner | Al Masry SC |
| Operator | Al Masry SC |
| Capacity | No Seats |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2011 |
| Tenants | |
| Al Masry SC Al Masry Juniors and all other youth levels | |
The Sayed Metwally Complex is the training center of Egyptian multi-sport club Al Masry SC. It has two grass pitches and is mainly used by the senior squad and the youth teams. It was renovated in 2011 to be ready to host the training sessions of the first team and its friendly matches. In November 2013 Al Masry board of directors took a decision to name the pitches after the club's late president Sayed Metwally who remained in the office for almost 26 years.[5]
Presidents
[edit]| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1925 | |
| 1925 | 1930 | |
| 1930 | 1935 | |
| 1935 | 1940 | |
| 1940 | 1964 | |
| 1964 | 1967 | |
| 1971 | 1974 | |
| 1974 | 1978 | |
| Feb 1978 | Dec 1979 | |
| May 1980 | Aug 1980 | |
| 1980 | 1988 | |
| 1988 | 1989 | |
| 1989 | 1991 | |
| March 1991 | May 1991 | |
| 1991 | 1997 | |
| Aug 1997 | Dec 1997 | |
| Jan 1998 | 2002 | |
| Sept 2002 | 2008 | |
| 2008 | 2009 | |
| 2009 | 2013 | |
| 2014 | July 2015 | |
| 23 July 2015 | 2022 | |
| 2022 | Present |
Honours
[edit]- Egypt Cup
- Winners (1): 1998
- Runners-up (9): 1927, 1945, 1947, 1954, 1957, 1983, 1984, 1989, 2017
- Sultan Hussein Cup
- Winners (3): 1933, 1934, 1937
- Runners-up (1): 1938
- Egyptian Confederation Cup[clarification needed]
- Winners (1): 1992 (shared record)
- Runners-up (1): 1989
- Egyptian League Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2023
- Canal Zone League
- Winners (17): 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948 (record)
Performance in CAF competitions
[edit]- PR = Preliminary round
- FR = First round
- SR = Second round
- PO = Play-off round
- QF = Quarter-final
- SF = Semi-final
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | African Cup Winners' Cup | FR | Al Merrikh | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 (4–3 p) | |
| SR | Asante Kotoko | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 (4–2 p) | |||
| QF | AS Dragons | 3–0 | 0–1 | 3–1 | |||
| SF | Club Africain | 0–4 | 0–0 | 0–4 | |||
| 2002 | CAF Cup | FR | Mathare United | 2–0 | 2–0 | 4–0 | |
| SR | Botswana Defence Force XI | 2–0 | 2–4 | 4–4 (a) | |||
| QF | AS Adema | 2–0 | 1–0 | 3–0 | |||
| SF | JS Kabylie | 1–0 | 0–2 | 1–2 | |||
| 2017 | CAF Confederation Cup | PR | Ifeanyi Ubah | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 (3–0 p) | |
| FR | Djoliba | w/o | 0–2 | w/o[a] | |||
| PO | KCCA | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 (3–4 p) | |||
| 2018 | CAF Confederation Cup | PR | Green Buffaloes | 4–0 | 1–2 | 5–2 | |
| FR | Simba | 0–0 | 2–2 | 2–2 (a) | |||
| PO | CF Mounana | 2–1 | 1–1 | 3–2 | |||
| Group B | UD Songo | 2–0 | 1–1 | 2nd | |||
| Al Hilal | 2–0 | 1–1 | |||||
| RS Berkane | 1–0 | 0–0 | |||||
| QF | USM Alger | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–0 | |||
| SF | AS Vita Club | 0–0 | 0–4 | 0–4 | |||
| 2018–19 | CAF Confederation Cup | FR | Salitas | 0–2 | 0–0 | 0–2 | |
| 2019–20 | CAF Confederation Cup | FR | Malindi | 3–1 | 4–1 | 7–2 | |
| PO | Côte d'Or | 2–0 | 4–0 | 6–0 | |||
| Group A | FC Nouadhibou | 1–0 | 3–2 | 2nd | |||
| Enugu Rangers | 4–2 | 1–1 | |||||
| Pyramids | 1–2 | 0–2 | |||||
| QF | RS Berkane | 2–2 | 0–1 | 2–3 | |||
| 2021–22 | CAF Confederation Cup | SR | URA | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | |
| PO | Rivers United | 1–0 | 1–2 | 2–2 (a) | |||
| Group C | TP Mazembe | 2–0 | 0–2 | 2nd | |||
| Coton Sport | 2–0 | 0–0 | |||||
| AS Otohô | 1–0 | 0–1 | |||||
| QF | RS Berkane | 2–1 | 0–1 | 2–2 (a) |
- Notes
- ^ FIFA suspended the Malian Football Federation on 17 March 2017. As a result, Djoliba could not play the second leg, and Al Masry won on walkover.[7]
Performance in Arab competitions
[edit]- Arab Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance
- 1999 – Bronze Medalist
- Arab Champions League: 1 appearance
- 2008 – First Round
IFFHS rankings
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Club world ranking[edit]These are the footballdatabase club's points 3 June 2018.[8]
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These are the footballdatabase club's points 3 June 2018.
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National club rankings[edit]These are the footballdatabase club's points 3 June 2018.
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Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]- As of 31 January 2024[9]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
[edit]| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Manager | |
| General Coach | |
| Assistant coach | |
| Goalkeeper Coach | |
| Football Director | |
| Administrator | |
| Club Doctor | |
| Physiotherapist | |
| Masseur | |
| Masseur | |
| Masseur |
Source: [10]
Captains
[edit]- 01-
Ali Mabrouk - 02-
Hassan Al-Deeb - 03-
Helmi Mostafa - 04-
Abdulrahman Fawzi - 05-
Mohammed Hassan - 06-
Mohammed Gouda - 07-
Hamdeen Al-Zamek - 08-
Aly Helal - 09-
El-Sayed El-Tabei - 10-
El-Sayed Ali - 11-
Munir Gerges (Al-lewy) - 12-
Adel Al-Gazar - 13-
Mohamed Shahen - 14-
Aboud El Khodary - 15-
Mosaad Nour - 16-
Tarek Soliman - 17-
Mostafa Abu-Dahab - 18-
El-Sayed Eid - 19-
Ali Al-Said - 20-
Talaat Mansour - 21-
Ibrahim El-Masry - 22-
Mohamed Omar (Al-Ako) - 23-
Amr Al-Desoky - 24-
Abdallah Ragab - 25-
Hossam Hassan - 26-
Karim Zekri - 27-
Mohamed Gouda - 28-
Mohamed Ashour El-Adham - 29-
Akwety Mensah - 30-
Amr Al-Desoky - 31-
Mohamed Ashour El-Adham - 32-
Osama Azab - 33-
Ahmed Fawzi - 34-
Karim Zekri - 35-
Mohamed Ashour El-Adham - 36-
Osama Azab - 37-
Islam Salah
Managers
[edit]
Mahmoud El-Gohary
Ferenc Puskás (1979–82)
Wojciech Łazarek (1 July 1992 – 30 June 1993)
Ahmed Rifaat (9 July 1996 – 26 Oct 1996)[citation needed]
Michael Krüger (1 Jan 1998 – 31 Oct 1998)
Mohsen Saleh (12 Oct 1998 – 10 Dec 1998)
Zlatko Kranjčar (1 Feb 1999 – 30 June 2000)
Mahmoud Abou-Regaila (1 Aug 2000 – 26 Nov 2001)
Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Shafi (27 Nov 2001 – 1 July 2002)
Tarek Soliman (9 Dec 2001 – 28 Jan 2002)
Fuad Muzurović (1 July 2002 – 30 Dec 2002)
Farouk Gaafar (1 July 2004 – 1 Dec 2004)
Otto Pfister (1 July 2005 – Sept 22, 2005)
Alexandru Moldovan (Aug 2006 – Sept 06)
Mohamed Omar (Sept 28, 2006–07)
Tarek Soliman (interim) (1 April 2007 – 30 June 2007)
Helmy Toulan (1 July 2007 – 1 Nov 2007)
Hossam Hassan (29 Feb 2008 – 28 Dec 2008)
Tarek Soliman (interim) (28 Dec 2008 – 11 Feb 2009)
Bertalan Bicskei (11 Feb 2009 – 29 Aug 2009)
Anwar Salama (29 Aug 2009 – 24 Jan 2010)
Theo Bücker (29 Jan 2010 – 4 May 2010)
Mohammed Helmy (4 May 2010 – 26 May 2010)
Mokhtar Mokhtar (1 June 2010 – 26 Nov 2010)
Alaa Mayhoob (interim) (27 Nov 2010 – 16 Dec 2010)
Alain Geiger (16 Dec 2010 – 6 April 2011)
Tarek El Sawy (6 April 2011 – 4 May 2011)
Taha Basry (4 May 2011 – 13 July 2011)
Talaat Youssef (17 July 2011 – 15 Jan 2012)
Hossam Hassan (15 Jan 2012 – 13 May)
Sabry El-Menyawy (18 Aug 2013 – 21 Jan 2014)
Anwar Salama (22 Jan 2014 – 14 May 2014)
Tarek Soliman (interim) (14 May 2014 – 13 July 2014)
Tarek Yehia (13 July 2014 – 16 Dec 2014)
Juan José Maqueda (20 Dec 2014 – 28 Apr 2015)
Mokhtar Mokhtar (28 Apr 2015 – 24 July 2015)
Hossam Hassan (25 July 2015 – 28 October 2018)
Ehab Galal (15 December 2018 – 20 February 2020)
Tarek El Ashry (20 February 2020 – 31 August 2020)
Ali Maher (31 August 2020 – 3 September 2021)
Moïne Chaâbani (12 September 2021 – 29 May 2022)
Hossam Hassan (29 May 2022 – 31 August 2022)
Ehab Galal (8 September 2022 – 3 December 2022)
Hossam Hassan (14 December 2022 – 7 May 2023)
Mimi Abdelrazek (7 May 2023 – 23 July 2023)
Ali Maher (27 July 2023 – )
Other sports
[edit]Al Masry SC also competes in other sports, such as handball, athletics, swimming, gymnastics, billiards, table tennis and field hockey.[citation needed]
Al Masry FM Radio
[edit]Al Masry FM is the official radio station of the club; it was launched as an Internet radio station on 28 December,[year missing] making it Egypt's first radio station belonging to a club.[citation needed]
Sponsors
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
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- ^ "Al Masry Sporting Club :: الموقع الرسمي للنادي المصري للألعاب الرياضية :: تأسس عام 1920 :: كيف و متى أصبح للمصري شعار؟". Al Masry club. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Al Masry Sporting Club: الموقع الرسمي للنادي المصري للألعاب الرياضية :: تأسس عام 1920 ::استاد المصرى". Al Masry club. Archived from the original on 4 February 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "Al Masry board names the club's training pitch after Metwally". almasryclub.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "Al Masry Sporting Club: الموقع الرسمي للنادي المصري للألعاب الرياضية :: تأسس عام 1920 ::مجلس الإدارة الحالى السابق". Al Masry club. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
- ^ "FIFA Suspends Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT)". FIFA.com. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Club World Ranking by footballdatabase". footballdatabase. 3 June 2018. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
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Founding and Early Development (1920–1931)
Al Masry Sporting Club was established on 18 March 1920 in Port Said by a group of Egyptian residents, marking the creation of the first sports club dedicated to native Egyptians in a cosmopolitan port city heavily influenced by British, Greek, and other foreign communities that had their own established teams.[7][1] This founding occurred amid the nationalist sentiments following the 1919 Egyptian Revolution, as Port Said's strategic role in the Suez Canal attracted expatriate populations but limited opportunities for local Egyptian athletic representation.[8] The club's name, translating to "The Egyptian," symbolized a deliberate assertion of national identity in a diverse urban environment.[7] In its formative years, Al Masry concentrated on building infrastructure and fostering participation in football, the primary sport, alongside other activities like athletics. The club fielded teams that competed in friendly and regional matches against both Egyptian rivals from the Suez Canal area and foreign squads from Port Said's expatriate clubs, often generating significant local enthusiasm due to the competitive and symbolic nature of these encounters.[2] These early games helped cultivate talent and fan support, though formal national leagues were nascent, with competitions largely confined to informal or zonal formats until the 1930s.[9] By 1931, Al Masry had solidified its role as a hub for Egyptian youth in Port Said, emphasizing amateur development without yet achieving major trophies, setting the stage for expanded ambitions. Membership grew steadily, drawing from the city's working-class Egyptian population employed in canal-related trades, and the club adopted green as its primary color, reflecting national symbolism.[2] This period laid foundational organizational structures, including basic training grounds near the port, amid Egypt's broader push for sporting independence from colonial influences.[8]Golden Era and Domestic Successes (1932–1948)
The years 1932 to 1948 represented the golden era of Al Masry SC, a period of sustained regional dominance and breakthrough national successes in Egyptian football. The club asserted control over the Canal Zone League, capturing 17 consecutive championships from the 1931–32 season through 1948, which solidified its status as the leading team in the Suez Canal region.[7] Al Masry's achievements extended to the national level through the Sultan Hussein Cup, the premier knockout competition of the era preceding the modern Egypt Cup. The club triumphed in this tournament three times, defeating prominent Cairo rivals in key finals: 1933, 1934 (4–2 victory over Al Ahly on 6 May 1934), and 1937.[7][10][11] These cup wins demonstrated Al Masry's ability to compete beyond regional confines, leveraging strong local support and tactical discipline against more established urban clubs. The unbroken streak in the Canal Zone League, meanwhile, reflected consistent squad depth and youth development, though detailed records of individual player contributions from this pre-professional era remain sparse in available archives.[7]Post-War Challenges and Relegations (1949–1997)
Following the end of their golden era in 1948, Al Masry transitioned to sustained competition in the Egyptian Premier League, facing heightened challenges against dominant Cairo clubs like Al Ahly and Zamalek amid Egypt's evolving national football structure. The club's regional successes in the Canal Zone League, where they secured 17 titles prior to 1948, proved difficult to replicate nationally, leading to inconsistent results and a lack of major trophies during this period.[11] The Suez Crisis of 1956 inflicted severe disruptions on Port Said, with British naval bombardments targeting the city on November 5–6, causing widespread destruction to infrastructure and economy in the club's hometown, which likely hampered operations, player availability, and fan support. Subsequent conflicts, including the 1967 Six-Day War and the War of Attrition along the Suez Canal, further strained resources in the frontline region, contributing to logistical and financial difficulties for provincial teams like Al Masry. These external pressures compounded internal struggles, such as limited funding compared to capital-based rivals, resulting in mid-to-lower table finishes and periodic battles to maintain top-flight status.[12][13] By the 1960s and 1970s, Al Masry stabilized somewhat, recording seventh-place finishes in the 1964–65, 1965–66, and 1966–67 seasons, though relegation threats persisted in years of poorer form, such as 11th in 1971–72. The 1980s marked relative highs, with third-place positions in 1979–80 and 1980–81—their strongest national showings of the era—alongside multiple fifth-place results (1975–76, 1977–78, 1981–82, 1982–83), driven by improved squad depth but still without silverware.[14] Into the 1990s, the club endured further variability, finishing as low as 12th in 1976–77 while achieving top-five berths like fourth in 1995–96, reflecting resilience amid ongoing economic constraints and competition from better-resourced sides. Despite avoiding prolonged absence from the Premier League, Al Masry's era was defined by survival-oriented play rather than contention, culminating in a seventh-place finish in 1996–97 before a resurgence in the late 1990s.[14]Cup Triumph and Modern Resurgence (1998–Present)
Al Masry clinched its sole Egyptian Cup title on July 3, 1998, defeating Al-Mokawloon al-Arab 1–0 in the final held at Cairo International Stadium, marking the club's first major national trophy in over five decades.[4] This victory, achieved under coach Mahmoud El-Gohary, ended a long drought in knockout competitions and provided a morale boost following repeated relegations in prior decades. The success highlighted the team's defensive solidity, conceding just three goals across the tournament en route to the final.[15] The cup triumph catalyzed a period of relative stability, as Al Masry avoided further top-flight demotions immediately after and rebuilt its squad with local talent from Port Said. By the early 2000s, the club had established itself as a consistent mid-table presence in the Egyptian Premier League, though league titles eluded them amid dominance by Cairo clubs like Al Ahly and Zamalek. Multiple Egypt Cup final appearances, including runner-up finishes in 1989 and 2017, underscored persistent competitiveness in cup formats despite limited resources compared to wealthier rivals.[4] After a league suspension and return in the 2013–14 season, Al Masry maintained uninterrupted Premier League participation, logging over a decade of top-division football by the mid-2020s.[1] In the modern era, Al Masry has pursued resurgence through continental engagements and domestic contention, qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup on several occasions, including advancing to the quarter-finals in the 2024–25 edition before a 4–0 aggregate defeat to Tanzania's Simba SC. Domestically, the club reached the 2023 Egyptian League Cup final, losing 4–1 to Ceramica Cleopatra, and has notched upper-table league finishes, such as third place in the ongoing 2024–25 season with strong home form at Al Masry Stadium. These developments reflect improved infrastructure investments and youth development, positioning Al Masry as a resilient provincial powerhouse in Egyptian football.[16][17]Club Identity
Colours, Badge, and Nickname
Al Masry SC's primary colours are green and white, adopted since the club's founding in 1920 to embody patriotism in reference to the Egyptian flag raised during the 1919 Revolution.[18] The green hue specifically evokes the revolutionary banner's design, while white complements it in kits and branding; home jerseys typically feature a dominant green body with white sleeves, shorts, and socks, as seen in official kit releases from suppliers like Puma.[19] Away kits invert this scheme, prioritizing white with green details.[20] The club's badge centers on a stylized Pharaonic eagle, rendered in green with outstretched wings cradling a football, symbolizing strength, vision, and national heritage tied to ancient Egyptian iconography like Horus.[21] This emblem has remained consistent across eras, appearing on kits and official materials to reinforce the team's identity.[22] Nicknames include "The Green Eagles" (النسور الخضراء), derived directly from the badge's eagle motif and predominant kit colour, and "Boss of the Canal" (زعيم القناة), honoring the club's Port Said base along the Suez Canal.[23] [24] These monikers underscore regional pride and competitive stature in Egyptian football.[1]Kit Suppliers and Manufacturers
Al Masry SC has partnered with multiple manufacturers for its kits throughout its history, reflecting shifts in sponsorship and commercial strategies typical of Egyptian football clubs.[19] The club's most recent kit supplier is Puma, which began providing kits starting from the 2024 season onward, succeeding ZatOutfit's tenure in the prior year.[19] Prior to Puma, Offside supplied kits during the 2022-2023 season, while Kelme held the role for two seasons from 2019 to 2022, including a third kit in 2019-2020.[19] Nike provided kits exclusively for the 2020-2021 season.[19] Earlier partnerships included a longer-term deal with adidas from 2015 to 2019, followed briefly by Errea in 2014-2015.[19] These changes often align with competitive bidding and club performance, though specific contract values remain undisclosed in public records.| Years | Kit Supplier |
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| 2024–present | Puma |
| 2023–2024 | ZatOutfit |
| 2022–2023 | Offside |
| 2021–2022 | Kelme |
| 2020–2021 | Nike |
| 2019–2020 | Kelme |
| 2015–2019 | adidas |
| 2014–2015 | Errea |
Facilities and Infrastructure
Home Stadium and Capacity
Al Masry Sporting Club's traditional home venue is the Al Masry Club Stadium in Port Said, Egypt, which opened on 16 October 1955 and served as the primary sports facility in the city with a seating capacity of approximately 18,000.[25] The stadium hosted the club's matches until its closure following the 1 February 2012 Port Said Stadium riot, during which clashes between fans and security forces resulted in 74 deaths, leading to the venue's eventual demolition.[26] Since then, Al Masry has played its home fixtures at alternative grounds, primarily the Suez Stadium, which has a capacity of 25,000 seats and includes a running track.[27] A new Al Masry SC Stadium is under construction on the site of the former facility in Port Said's Salam City district, designed to hold 22,566 spectators across multiple levels with a total built-up area exceeding 160,000 square meters.[28] The project, initiated with state financial support and featuring integrated commercial and residential elements like a 30-storey tower, aims to comply with FIFA and CAF standards, with construction updates indicating ongoing progress as of late 2024 and an anticipated completion in late 2025.[29] Until the new stadium opens, Suez Stadium remains the club's primary venue for Egyptian Premier League matches, as evidenced by fixtures scheduled there in October 2025.[30]Training Facilities and Youth Academy
The Sayed Metwally Complex serves as the primary training facility for Al Masry SC, located in Port Said, Egypt.[31] This complex features two grass pitches primarily utilized by the club's reserve and youth teams for daily training sessions.[32] Named after Sayed Metwally, a notable figure in the club's history, the facility supports the multi-sport aspects of Al Masry while focusing on football development.[33] Al Masry SC maintains a youth academy structure to nurture emerging talent, with dedicated teams competing in Egyptian youth leagues and tournaments.[34] The club's juniors sector, as documented through official social media channels, organizes regular training and competitive activities aimed at player progression to senior levels.[35] This setup emphasizes local recruitment from Port Said, contributing to the first team's roster through homegrown players, though specific promotion statistics remain limited in public records.[34]Governance and Administration
List of Presidents
The following table lists the presidents of Al Masry Sporting Club since its founding in 1920, with tenures based on club records.[36]| Tenure | President |
|---|---|
| 1920–1925 | Ahmad Bik Hasni |
| 1925–1930 | Muhammad Al-Tubshi |
| 1930–1935 | Awad Bik Faqusa |
| 1935–1940 | Ibrahim Yusuf Lahita |
| 1940–1964 | Abdurrahman Lutfi Pasha |
| 1964–1967 | Al-Lewa Khalil Tarman |
| 1971–1974 | Abd al-Hamid Husayn |
| 1974–1978 | Muhammad Musa Afandi |
| 1978–1979 | Ahmad Fuad Al-Mukhzangi |
| 1980 | Al-Lewa Ibrahim Al-Mur |
| 1980–1991 | Sayyid Mitwalli Abdurrahman |
| 1991 | Adil Al-Jazzar |
| 1991–1997 | Sayyid Mitwalli Abdurrahman |
| 1997 | Kamil Abu Ali |
| 1998–2002 | Abd al-Wahhab Qutah |
| 2002–2008 | Sayyid Mitwalli Abdurrahman |
| 2008–2009 | Ali Faraj Allah |
| 2009–2013 | Kamil Abu Ali |
| 2014–2015 | Yasser Yahya |
| 2015–2021 | Samir Halabiyya |
| 2022–present | Kamil Abu Ali |
Ownership and Financial Structure
Al Masry Sporting Club operates as a member-based association typical of traditional Egyptian football clubs, without a single private owner or majority shareholder controlling the entity. Governance is vested in an elected board of directors, responsible for strategic decisions, while the club holds ownership of key assets such as its stadium, which was transferred back to the club's control by the Port Said governor on March 11, 2016.[38] The board oversees operations, including player contracts and infrastructure projects, as evidenced by its actions in suspending player bonuses and deducting salaries following a league loss on January 24, 2025.[39] The club's presidency, currently held by Samir Halabia as of recent reports, plays a central role in administration and representation, with Halabia serving at least since 2016 and referenced in leadership contexts through 2021.[40] Board members, such as Adnan Halabia (son of the president) and Mohammed Mousa, contribute to decision-making on competitive and financial matters.[40][41] Financially, Al Masry relies on a mix of league distributions, ticket sales, and sponsorships, though specific revenue figures are not publicly detailed. The club encountered a severe crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting an appeal for fan donations in July 2020 to cover operational costs amid halted matches and reduced income.[42] To bolster infrastructure and long-term revenue, Al Masry engaged Zilla Capital as financial advisor in September 2022 for a EGP 4 billion sports complex project in Port Said, including a new stadium expected to generate at least EGP 360 million annually upon completion.[43][28] The club's squad market value stood at approximately €9.48 million as of May 2025, reflecting moderate valuation among African peers.[44]Achievements
Domestic Competitions and Honours
Al Masry SC has competed in the Egyptian Premier League since the 1960s but has never secured the title, with its best performances including third-place finishes in the 2016–17, 2019–20, and 2022–23 seasons.[1] The club has maintained consistent mid-table to upper-mid-table positioning in recent decades, qualifying for continental competitions through league standings on multiple occasions.[3] The team's primary national honour is the Egypt Cup, won once in the 1997–98 season after defeating Al Mokawoloon al Arab 4–2 in the final on 22 February 1998.[15] This victory marked Al Masry's only triumph in the competition, which dates back to 1922 and serves as Egypt's premier knockout tournament.[45] Prior to the establishment of the unified Egyptian Premier League in 1948, Al Masry dominated regional competitions in the Suez Canal Zone. The club won the Canal Zone League 17 consecutive times from 1932 to 1948, establishing itself as the preeminent force in the area amid limited national infrastructure.[7] Additionally, Al Masry claimed the Sultan Hussein Cup—a early national challenge cup held between 1917 and 1938—three times, in 1933 (defeating Olympic Club 2–1 after extra time), 1934 (4–2 over Al Ahly), and 1937.[46] The club also holds one Egyptian Federation Cup title, though the specific year remains less documented in primary records.[11]| Competition | Titles | Years Won |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt Cup | 1 | 1998 |
| Sultan Hussein Cup | 3 | 1933, 1934, 1937 |
| Canal Zone League | 17 | 1932–1948 (consecutive) |
| Egyptian Federation Cup | 1 | Undated |
Continental and Regional Performances
Al Masry SC's record in continental competitions under the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been modest, with the club rarely qualifying for the elite CAF Champions League and instead featuring more prominently in the secondary CAF Confederation Cup. The team has not advanced beyond preliminary rounds in the CAF Champions League, limiting their exposure at higher stages of Africa's premier club tournament.[48] In the CAF Confederation Cup, Al Masry achieved its deepest run during the 2024–25 season, reaching the quarter-finals. On April 2, 2025, they secured a 2–0 home victory over Tanzania's Simba SC in the first leg, courtesy of goals from Mahmoud Gad and Ahmed Yasser Rayan. However, Simba SC responded with a 2–0 away win in the second leg on April 9, 2025, forcing a penalty shootout that Al Masry lost 4–1, resulting in their elimination after a 2–2 aggregate draw.[49][50] Prior participations include the 2017–18 edition, where they progressed through preliminary rounds but exited in the group stage, and additional entries in 2019–20 and 2021–22 that ended in early eliminations.[51] For the 2025–26 CAF Confederation Cup, Al Masry advanced to the second preliminary round, drawing 0–0 away to Libya's Al Ittihad Tripoli on October 18, 2025, with the return leg pending.[52] Regionally, Al Masry has competed in Arab club tournaments with limited distinction, securing one title in the Arab Elite Cup.[11] The club's overall continental output reflects its status as a consistent domestic contender in Egypt but not a dominant force across African or Arab borders, with no titles or podium finishes in major CAF events.All-Time Records and Statistics
Al Masry SC has participated in the Egyptian Premier League across numerous seasons since its early involvement, achieving third-place finishes in the 1979–80, 1980–81, 2000–01, and 2017–18 campaigns, marking their highest league positions to date.[14] The club has maintained consistent mid-table presence, with additional strong seasons including fourth-place results in 1983–84, 1985–86, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2018–19, 2023–24, and 2024–25, while avoiding relegation through finishes no lower than 13th in recent decades.[14] Overall, Al Masry has never secured the Egyptian Premier League title, reflecting a record of competitive but non-dominant performance against perennial leaders Al Ahly and Zamalek.[11] In domestic cup competitions, Al Masry's standout achievement is the 1998 Egypt Cup victory, their sole national cup triumph, alongside runner-up finishes in 1927, 1930, 1945, 1947, 1954, 1957, 1983, 1984, 1989, and 2017.[11] They also won the Egyptian Federation Cup in 1992 and the Sultan Hussein Cup three times (1933, 1934, 1937). Regionally, the club dominated the Canal Zone League with 17 titles between 1932 and 1948, underscoring early local supremacy before national expansion.[11] Notable match records include the largest league victory of 11–0 against Telephonat Beni Suef and an 18–0 win in the Canal Zone Cup against Ismaily, highlighting offensive peaks.[11] Heaviest defeats feature a loss to Zamalek on October 8, 1965, in the Premier League, though exact margins vary by competition context.[53] Aggregate titles total 22, predominantly from regional leagues, with limited continental success beyond the 1992 Arab Elite Cup win.[11]Team and Personnel
Current First-Team Squad
Al Masry SC's first-team squad for the 2025–26 season consists of 33 players, with an average age of 27.0 years and 6 foreign nationals comprising 18.2% of the roster.[54] The composition reflects a balance of experienced Egyptian players and younger talents, supplemented by international signings primarily from Africa and Europe.Goalkeepers
- No. 1: Essam Tharwat (36, Egypt)
- No. 16: Mahmoud Hamdy (31, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 31: Mohamed Shehata (26, Egypt)
Defenders
- No. 2: Baher El Mohamady (centre-back, 28, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 3: Ahmed Ayman Mansour (centre-back, 31, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 4: Ahmed Eid (right-back, 24, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 5: Khaled Sobhi (centre-back, 30, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2028)
- No. 7: Karim El Eraki (right-back, 27, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 8: Hassan Ali (left-back, 27, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 13: Amr El Saadawy (left-back, 28, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 29: Mohamed Hashem (centre-back, 29, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 35: Kylian Karsenty (left-back, 19, France)
Midfielders
- No. 6: Mohamed Makhlouf (defensive, 27, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 12: Mostafa Aboul-Kheir (defensive, 21, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2028)
- No. 14: Mahmoud Hamada (central, 31, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 17: Youssef El Gohary (central, 27, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 19: Hussein Faisal (attacking, 26, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 21: Bonheur Mugisha (defensive, 25, Rwanda; contract expires June 30, 2028)
- No. 28: Ziad Farag (attacking, 23, Egypt)
- No. 30: Abderrahim Deghmoum (attacking, 26, Algeria; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 33: Omar El Saaiy (central, 22, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 35: Belia (central, 20, Egypt)
- No. 40: Ahmed Ali (central, 25, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2028)
Forwards
- No. 9: Salah Mohsen (centre-forward, 27, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 10: Karim Bambo (centre-forward, 32, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 11: Mohamed El Shami (left winger, 29, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 15: Ahmed El Armouty (right winger, 26, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2028)
- No. 20: Kingsley Eduwo (centre-forward, 29, Nigeria; contract expires June 30, 2027)
- No. 22: Mido Gaber (right winger, 33, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2026)
- No. 25: Mounder Temine (centre-forward, 24, Algeria; contract expires June 30, 2028)
- No. 34: Ahmed Fouad (left winger, 21, Egypt)
- No. 37: Ahmed Sharaf (left winger, 20, Egypt; contract expires June 30, 2030)
- Listowell Amankona (left winger, 20, Ghana; contract expires June 30, 2028)
Coaching and Technical Staff
The coaching staff of Al Masry SC is led by Tunisian manager Nabil Kouki, appointed on July 1, 2025, following his tenure at ES Sétif.[55][56] Kouki, born March 9, 1970, oversees tactical and match-day decisions for the first team in the Egyptian Premier League and CAF competitions.[56] His primary assistant is Kais Makhlouf, a 47-year-old Tunisian coach who joined concurrently on July 1, 2025, handling training sessions and player development support.[56] The technical apparatus includes Nader El-Hobeiry as general coach, responsible for overall team preparation and coordination, as confirmed upon Kouki's arrival.[55]| Role | Name | Nationality | Appointment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | Nabil Kouki | Tunisia | July 1, 2025 |
| Assistant Manager | Kais Makhlouf | Tunisia | July 1, 2025 |
| General Coach | Nader El-Hobeiry | Egypt | June 2025 |
