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Egypt Egypt مَصر
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AssociationELAF
FederationAfrica
Founded2013
NicknameThe Pharaohs
IFAF Affiliation2014
ColorsRed, White and Black
     
First international
 Egypt 6–26  Morocco
(Cairo, Egypt; 13 December 2014)
Biggest win
None
Biggest defeat
 Egypt 6–26  Morocco
(Cairo, Egypt; 13 December 2014)

The Egyptian Federation of American Football was founded in 2014. It was granted full membership by the IFAF in 2014. EFAF is the country's top league, composed of 6 teams. The country's national team had its first match on 13 December 2014 against the Moroccan national team at the GUC stadium, for qualifications for the 2015 IFAF World Championship, and lost 26-6.

History

Founding and Membership of EFAF

The Egyptian Federation of American Football (EFAF) was founded in 2014 and it is the governing body for the sport of American football in Egypt. It's responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance, and development aspects of the game. Egypt was granted full IFAF membership in 2014 at the IFAF congress in Kuwait.

The Egyptian National Team of American football

It is the country's official senior national men's football team. It is controlled by EFAF and is recognized by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). ELAF is a full member of the International Federation of American Football The Egyptian League of American Football offers full-contact football in Egypt.

The Egyptian League of American Football

Teams

ELAF comprises six teams:

Cairo Sharks : Founding team, started in 2012 and the Pharaoh's bowl winner of 2013. Jersey colors:  and  

BUE Hawks  : The British University in Egypt's team, started in 2014. Jersey colors:  and  

Cairo Lions : Started in 2014, the Cairo Lions are an independent team. Jersey colors:  and  

Cairo Mustangs  : Started in 2013, and converted into an independent team in 2015.[1] Jersey colors:  and  

BUE Bulls : British University in Egypt new team with name Bulls, soon to join. Jersey colors: 

Cairo Gorillas : A new team with the name Gorillas in 2015, which joined the ELAF starting the 2016 season. Jersey colors:  and  

Egyptian National team's IFAF World Championship record

Year Position GP W L PF PA
Italy 1999 Did not participate
Germany 2003
Japan 2007
Austria 2011
United States 2015 Did not Qualify

References

  1. ^ "Cairo Mustangs". American Football International. Retrieved 13 September 2023.

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National sports teams of Egypt
National American football teams
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