| Women's football in Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| Governing body | Egyptian Football Association |
| National team(s) | Women's national team |
International competitions | |
Football in Egypt has traditionally been played by men as women were prevented from participating in sports.[1][2][3][4][5]
Madame Sahar El Hawari is one of the innovators of Egyptian football helping form the Egypt women's national football team and then going to the women's African cup of Nations.[6][7][8][9] [10]
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