Discovering Ismailia

In the heart of Ismailia, a city celebrated for its historical significance and cultural richness, thrives a football team that has captured the imaginations of fans far and wide. Known affectionately as the “Egyptian Brazil team,” this squad has become synonymous with a style of play that mirrors the flair, creativity, and passion of Brazilian football, a testament to their distinctive yellow jerseys that gleam under the Egyptian sun much like the iconic yellow of Brazil’s national team.

This team, a beacon of talent within the Egyptian football league, has consistently been a nurturing ground for players who possess an innate ability to dazzle on the field. Their approach to the game is one of artistry and finesse, prioritizing skillful dribbles, precise passes, and a rhythmic tempo that evokes the samba style of their South American counterparts. It’s this commitment to an attractive, attacking brand of football that has endeared them to fans and neutrals alike, making their matches a spectacle of pure footballing joy.

The “Egyptian Brazil” nickname does more than just highlight the team’s choice of kit or their entertaining style of play; it speaks to a deeper philosophy that football should be joyful, expressive, and, above all, beautiful. This ethos has not only defined the team’s identity but has also inspired a generation of players who come through their ranks, aspiring to emulate the magicians of Brazilian football.

Despite the challenges that come with competing in Egypt’s highly competitive football environment, the team has consistently managed to unearth and develop talents who would go on to shine both domestically and internationally. This success is attributed to a robust youth development program that emphasizes technical skill, tactical understanding, and the psychological aspects of playing attractive football.

The Egyptian Brazil team’s influence extends beyond the pitch; it’s a source of pride for the city of Ismailia. The team embodies the city’s spirit of resilience, creativity, and beauty, mirroring its enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes, and the historic Suez Canal that runs through its heart. In many ways, the team is a living testament to Ismailia’s legacy as a place where cultures blend, histories converge, and new narratives are woven, all through the universal language of football.

As they continue to grace the football fields of Egypt, the Egyptian Brazil team not only represents Ismailia but also carries the torch for a style of football that prioritizes joy, artistry, and the beautiful game’s inherent beauty. In their yellow shirts, they remind us that football, at its best, is a celebration of skill, passion, and the endless possibilities that emerge when talent and creativity are given free rein on the canvas of the pitch.

Although there are some decent hotels that can accommodate visitors, most travelers prefer to get an over-day trip from Aswan or Cairo where they spend 3-4 hours to tour the temple of Abu Simble which is surely one of the most fabulous wonders of ancient Egypt.

Constructed in the middle of the 13th century BC, Ramses II, the builder of the two temples and many other important constructions of ancient Egypt, with this huge structure, he wanted to reflect his greatness to the inhabitants of Nubia and also to document the victory he achieved after defeating the Hittites in the Battle of Qadesh.

The two rock-cut temples were originally located to the south of the city of Aswan. However, with the construction of the High Dam in the 1960s, the Abu Simble Temples, together with seven other temples of Nubia had to be relocated.