Cairo League

Cairo League
Country Egypt
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 (17)

Cairo League 1924-1953 & 1957, is an old egyptian football tournament. Before the start of Egyptian league in its current form, the main competition was the Egyptian Cup which started 1922. 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 but was then stopped again.

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References

1^ http://www.kalamakhbar.com/Details.aspx?I=4342449

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