Background

Al-Ahly was founded in April 1907, when the first ever board meeting was held on the 24th of the same month. Egypt at the time was ruled by Khedive Abbas Helmi II, and occupied by the British regime, and as a result sparked nationwide tension.

The founders chose the name Al-Ahly because the club was born as an Egyptian nationalistic club. It is a name which carries family sentiments, social values and a sense of patriotism.

There was dispute about whether to translate the name to English making it National but it was thought that the English name does not carry the same meaning as the Arabic name. Al-Ahly's first Chairman was Michel Anas, who remained in his position until 2 April 1908.

Ahly's red outfit is derived from Egypt's flag, which is completely red with a crescent and star in the middle. The jerseys were red and white vertical stripes at first, and then modified to jerseys that were half red and half white. The club's logo was decorated with the King's crown at the top, Al-Ahly's name at the bottom, and the flying eagle in the middle. After the 1952 revolution, the King's crown was taken of the logo.