The Egyptian Football Association (Arabic: الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم) is the governing body of football (soccer) in Egypt. The leading Egyptian clubs are as follows, with the total number of national competitions (premier league & national cup) following the name of the club.
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- Ahly 70 (35 leagues & 35 cup championships)
- Zamalek 32 (11 leagues & 21 cup championships)
- Tersana 7 (1 leagues & 6 cup championships)
- El-Ittihad 6 (1 cup championship)
- Al Ismaily 5 (3 leagues & 2 cup championships)
- Al-Mokawloon al-Arab 4 (1 league & 3 cup championships)
- El-Olympi 3 (1 league & 2 cup championships)
- Almahala 1 (1 league)
- Haras El Hedood 2 (2 cup championships)
- El-Masry 1 (1 cup championship)
- Quanah 1 (1 cup championship)
- Teram 1 (1 cup championship)
- ENPPI 1 (1 cup championships)
The Egyptian FA has been dissolved as of February 2, 2012 due to the incidents in Port Said.
- First cup championship occurred in 1921/22 & first premier league was held in 1948/49.
- 2 titles of cup championships were shared between Ahly & Zamalek (1942/43 & 1957/58).
- Runner Up is not known for the 1922/23, 1932/33 & 1938/39 football seasons.
- Mekawleen is the only Division II club to win the title of cup championships, in 2003/2004.
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