Association ELAF Founded 2013 IFAF Affiliation 2014 | Federation Africa Nickname The Pharaohs Colors Red, White and Black | |
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Egyptian Federation of American Football was founded in 2013 and has been spreading the game in Egypt since then. It was granted a full membership by IFAF in 2014. The Egyptian League of American football is the country's top league, which is composed of 4 teams. The country's national team had its first match on 13 December 2014 against the Moroccan national team at the GUC stadium for the qualifications of the 2015 IFAF World Championship; The team lost 26-6.
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Founding and Membership of IFAF
The Egyptian Federation of American Football (EFAF) was founded in 2013 by Mo'men Naiem and it is the governing body for the sport of American football in Egypt and is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance and development aspects of the game.
Egypt granted full IFAF membership on 15 July 2014 at the IFAF congress in Kuwait. Also, The President of The Egyptian Federation of American Football Mo'men Naiem achieved the title of IFAF Africa Vice Chair.
The Egyptian National team of American football
It is the country's official senior national men's football team. It is controlled by ELAF 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 league offers a number of training sessions, open try-outs, and skills camps.
Teams
ELAF comprises four teams:
Cairo Sharks :Founding team,Started in 2012 and the Pharoahs 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,Cairo Lions is an independent team. Jersey colors: and
Cairo Mustangs :Started in 2013 then converted into an independent team since 2015 . Jersey colors: and
BUE Bulls : British University in Egypt new team with name Bulls, joining the new season soon. Jersey colors:
Cairo Gorillas : new team with the name Gorillas in 2015, joining the ELAF starting the new season of 2016 . Jersey colors: and
Egyptian National team's IFAF World Championship record
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