🏛️ Ghazl El Mahalla Sporting Club – The Brazil of Egypt and the Icon of Popular Football

Ghazl El Mahalla SC is one of the oldest and most beloved football clubs in Egypt, representing a long and proud history tied to the workers of El Mahalla El Kubra and the textile industry. Founded in 1936 as the official sports club of Misr Spinning and Weaving Company, it grew to become one of the most influential teams in Egyptian football history.

📍 Address: Shoukry Al Qoutli Street, El Mahalla El Kubra – Gharbia Governorate
📞 Phone: 0402235200
🌐 Website: ghazlelmahalla.com
📅 Working Days: All days except Friday
🕒 Opens: 9:00 AM
🕕 Closes: 10:00 PM

⚽ Foundation and Early Days
Ghazl El Mahalla was founded in 1936 inside the Misr Spinning and Weaving Factory as a recreational outlet for the workers and a source of pride for the industrial city of El Mahalla El Kubra. The team entered the Egyptian Premier League in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for its collective play, technical flair, and unique style  earning the nickname “The Brazil of Egypt.”

🏆 Titles and Achievements

🟩 Domestic Titles:
Egyptian Premier League: 🥇 One title (1972–1973)
Egypt Cup: 🥈 Two-time runner-up (1979–1986)

⚫ Continental Titles:
CAF Champions League: 🥈 Runner-up in 1974 after a heroic performance against Ghana’s Asante Kotoko.

🌍 International Participation
Ghazl El Mahalla has proudly represented Egypt in African and Arab tournaments, especially during the 1970s golden era, when it stood among Africa’s elite clubs and became a symbol of traditional Egyptian football.

👥 Legendary Players and Coaches

💫 Notable Players:
Wael Gomaa
Mohamed Abdel Shafy
Ahmed Elmohamady
Mahmoud Fathallah
Saber Eid
Sayed El Soweirky

👔 Famous Coaches:
Mahmoud El Gohary
Mohamed Faiz
Alaa Abdel Aal
Khaled Eid

🏟️ Facilities and Stadiums
Main Stadium: Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium – capacity of around 25,000 spectators, one of the oldest and most iconic football grounds in Egypt.
Social Club: Includes modern sports facilities serving members and fans, making it one of the most important athletic centers in Gharbia.

🟩 Identity and Symbolism
Emblem: Features a spinning loom at the center, symbolizing the club’s industrial roots.
Colors: Green and white – green represents hope and giving, white stands for purity and hard work.
Nicknames: “The Green Knights” or “The Brazil of Egypt.”

🔥 Fan Base and Rivalries
Ghazl El Mahalla has one of the most loyal and passionate fan bases in Egypt. For the people of El Mahalla, the club is not just a team — it’s part of their identity and daily life.
The club’s historic rivalries are with Tanta, Mansoura, and Baladeyet El Mahalla, known collectively as the “Delta Derby.”

🌟 Why Ghazl El Mahalla Is Unique
Because it is a club built by workers  born of effort and sweat, not wealth.
Because it was the first popular club outside Cairo and Alexandria to win the Egyptian Premier League.
Because it embodies simplicity, perseverance, and an unbreakable fighting spirit.

❤️ Eternal Club Motto:
“Football belongs to the fans… and glory belongs to those who work.” 💚⚽