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| Organising bodies | Egyptian-English Society (1917-1922) Egyptian Football Association (1922-1938) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Abolished | 1938 |
| Region | Egypt |
| Domestic cup(s) | Egypt Cup |
| Most successful club(s) | Al Ahly (7 titles) |
The Sultan Hussein Cup (1917–1938) was the first local Egyptian football competition. It preceded the Egypt Cup and the regional leagues in the areas of Cairo, Alexandria, Bahary and Canal.[1] The first Egyptian team to win the trophy was Zamalek SC, in the 1921 edition.[2][3]
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