The Egyptian Federation of American Football was founded in 2014. It was granted full membership by the IFAF in 2014. The 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 is the governing body for the sport of American football in Egypt. It is responsible for all regulatory, competition, performance, and development aspects of the game. Egypt was granted full IFAF membership in the same year at the IFAF congress in Kuwait.
The Egyptian national team of American football The country's official senior national men's football team is controlled by Egyptian League of American Football (ELAF) and is recognized by the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). 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. Jersey colors: and
BUE Bulls: British University in Egypt new team with name Bulls. Jersey colors:
Cairo Gorillas: A new team with the name Gorillas in 2015, which joined the ELAF starting in the 2016 season. Jersey colors: and
Egyptian national team's IFAF World Championship record YearPositionGPWLPFPA 1999Did not participate 2003 2007 2011 2015Did not qualify
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