Country | Egypt |
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Founded | 1922 |
Folded | 1958 |
Number of teams | 5 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Domestic cup(s) | Egypt Cup |
Last champions |
Al Ahly (1957–58) |
Most championships | Al Ahly (16 titles) |
Cairo League 1924–1953 & 1957–58, is an old Egyptian football tournament. Before the start of Egyptian Premier League in its current form, the main competition was the Egypt Cup which started 1921. Egyptian federation started its 1st league competition (1938) in the form of regional leagues (Cairo, Alexandria, Bahary & Canal). The competition was played along with the new league form (1948–1953) then finally stopped. Five teams participated in this league Al-Zamalek, Al-Ahly, Sekka, Police & Greek Clubs. The Championship was then held once more in 1957–58 but was then stopped again.
The past Winners are:
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