Tersana SC
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Wikipedia - Tersana SC
Tersana Sporting Club (Arabic: نادي الترسانة للألعاب الرياضية) is an Egyptian sports club based in Meet Okba, Giza, Egypt. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Egyptian Second Division, the second-highest tier in the Egyptian football league system.
Tersana's most important accomplishments include winning the Egypt Cup title six times and the Egyptian league title once. On the continental side, Tersana also participated in the CAF Cup Winners' Cup once in 1987 and was eliminated in the second round by Tunisian Espérance. The first leg, played in Cairo, ended with a draw, while the second leg, played in Tunisia ended in a 0–2 loss.
History
The Tersana SC was established in 1921, when Egypt was a British protectorate, by English Major E.W. Slaughter. He became the first president of the club which was based first in Bulaq, then to Agouza, and to its current headquarters in Mit Okba in 1958.
The main reason for its establishment was to serve the staff of the Maritime Administration (currently the Ministry of Irrigation), so it was called Tersana. Blue uniforms were chosen to represent the sea.[]
There are different explanations for the nickname 'Hammers', typically signifying the hardness of the team. The most famous legend involves the team recruiting a number of former fedayeen.[]
The nickname was popularized by sports critics Abdul Majid Noman and Najib Almstkawi after the intervention of defender Fouad Gouda, causing injury on foot Saleh Selim.[]
The team's colors are blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Tersana Stadium in Cairo. Tersana SC has a successful record in domestic competitions, having won several league titles and cup trophies over the years.
Tersana SC is known for its attacking style of play and talented players who have gone on to represent the Egyptian national team. The team has a reputation for developing young talent and providing opportunities for local players to showcase their skills on a national stage.
Overall, Tersana SC is a respected and competitive team in Egyptian football, with a strong tradition of success and a loyal fan base that supports them through thick and thin.