Misr lel-Makkasa Sporting Club (Arabic: نادي مصر للمقاصة الرياضي), commonly known as Makkassa, is an Egyptian sports club based in Faiyum, Egypt. The club is related to Misr lel-Makkasa Company (Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry).[1]
Misr lel-Makkasa is mainly known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Egyptian Second Division, the second highest league in the Egyptian football league system.
The club was formerly known as Hweidi Club and El-Fara'na before the current name was adopted.
After few attempts, Misr eventually gained promotion to the Egyptian Premier League from the Second Division in 2009–10 for the first time in its history. It earned promotion after a 2–0 win against Wadi El Gedid FC at home ground.[2] Misr Lel Makasa came top on its group ahead of Telephonaat Bani Suweif FC.[3][4] El Mekkasa finished 2016–17 Egyptian Premier League in the second position to be the second time for the team to finish in the top four and first time to qualify to the CAF Champions League.
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Ethiopia
DR Congo
Algeria
Libya
Senegal
Ahmed Abdel Halim (July 1, 2009 – May 23, 2010)
Emmanuel Amunike (Jan. 31, 2020 – Feb. 29, 2020)
