Alexandria Sporting Club

Alexandria Sporting Club, also commonly known as Sporting Alexandria and Sporting between the locals, is an Egyptian sports club based in Alexandria, Egypt. Founded in 1890, the club is one of the oldest clubs in Egypt and Africa. The club was taken over by the Egyptian government and converted to a national club in 1952. The club is best known for their handball and basketball team.

Alexandria Sporting Club
LeagueEgyptian Super League
Founded10 September 1890 (1890-09-10)
ArenaSporting Club Hall
LocationAlexandria, Egypt
Team colors   
Green and red
Websitewww.alexsportingclub.com

The club's basketball team is a three-time Egyptian Basketball Premier League champion, having recently won the 2017–18 season title.[1]

Honours

Champions (3): 2012–13, 2014–15, 2017–18
Champions (7): 1976–77, 2007–08, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17
Champions (2): 2012–13, 2013–14

Notable players

To appear in this section a player must have either:

- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team or one NBA game at any time.

  • Ahmed Moheib
  • Omar Abdeen[2]
  • Ahmed Mounir.[2]

Other departments

Volleyball

The club is currently active in the Egyptian Men's Volleyball League

Football

The club is currently active in the Egyptian Premier League B

Honors

Handball

The club is currently active in the Egyptian Professional League

Honors

References

  1. Superleague: Season 2014-2015
  2. Egypt - Afrobasket 2015 FIBA.com, accessed 10 March 2017.
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