Ceramica Cleopatra Football Club: Rapid Rise and Continuous Ambition ๐
๐ Club Overview
Ceramica Cleopatra Football Club is one of the rapidly rising football clubs in Egypt, affiliated with Cleopatra Group, one of Egypt's largest industrial companies. The club was founded in 2006 by businessman Mohamed Abu El-Enein, and its headquarters is located in Giza Governorate. Since its inception, the club has achieved rapid development, becoming one of the competitive teams in the Egyptian Premier League. โฝ
๐๏ธ Foundation and Early Years
Ceramica Cleopatra started its journey in Egypt's Fourth Division, achieving early success by advancing to the Third Division in the 2007/2008 season under the leadership of Dr. Osama Youssef. The club continued to progress and managed to reach the Second Division after several seasons of strong competition. ๐
๐ Promotion to the Premier League
The team achieved a historic milestone in the 2019/2020 season when it successfully qualified for the Egyptian Premier League for the first time in its history under coach Hossam Shaaban. The team topped the Cairo Group standings in the Second Division from the first round to the end of the season, reflecting its strength and readiness to compete at the highest levels. ๐
๐ Achievements and Titles
๐ Promotion to the Premier League: Officially promoted for the 2020/2021 season, and managed to finish its first season in the Premier League in 10th place with 41 points.
๐ Egyptian League Cup: The club won its first official title in its history by clinching the Egyptian League Cup in the 2022/2023 season.
๐ Sustaining in the Premier League: The team finished in mid-table positions in the following seasons:
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2021/2022 season: 14th place with 37 points.
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2022/2023 season: 13th place.
โฝ Team Performance in the Premier League
Since its promotion to the Egyptian Premier League, the team has performed well against top teams such as Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids FC.
โ First Premier League Win: The club's first win in the Premier League was against El-Entag El-Harby on December 11, 2020.
๐ 2022/2023 Season Statistics:
๐๏ธ Played 34 matches
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Won 7 matches
๐ค Drawn 16 matches
โ Lost 11 matches
โฝ Scored 31 goals
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Conceded 32 goals
๐ Key Players
Ceramica Cleopatra boasts a number of standout players who have contributed to its success, including:
๐งค Mohamed Bassam (Goalkeeper)
๐ก๏ธ Ahmed Hany
โฝ Mohamed Shokry
๐โ๏ธ Ragab Nabil
๐ต๐ธ Musab Al-Battat (Palestinian International)
๐๏ธ Stadium and Headquarters
The club's primary home ground is Cairo International Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in Africa, with a seating capacity of 74,100 spectators, providing an ideal environment for hosting strong matches. ๐๏ธ๐ฅ
๐ฏ Future Vision
Ceramica Cleopatra continues to strengthen its squad and improve its performance with the goal of achieving higher positions in the Egyptian Premier League. The club focuses on discovering young talents and delivering strong performances to compete with Egypt's top clubs. ๐ชโฝ
๐ Conclusion
With a journey filled with challenges and achievements, Ceramica Cleopatra is steadily progressing towards realizing its ambitions in Egyptian football. The team aims to continue its development and fiercely compete for local titles, becoming one of the prominent clubs in Egyptian football. ๐