Women's football in Egypt

Football in Egypt has traditionally been played by men as women were prevented from participating in sports.

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.

National League
In 2000 a women's Egyptian league was set up.

National Team
FIFA has assessed the Egypt women's national football team and stated that the women footballers are good but could be better technically.

Many women experience prejudice for playing the sport. However, Sarah Essam became the first Egyptian to play in Europe for Stoke City in 2017.