Meet Egypt’s Christian soccer team
As Christian football players continue to be rejected from clubs playing in the Egyptian league, the Je Suis team opened the door for these talents to continue doing what they are passionate about.
Je Suis (I Am) Club is the first football team established initially to fight sectarian discrimination against real talents in Egypt. Mina Bendary, a Christian soccer player, is the founder of the team. Although Bendary is a talented soccer player, he suffered repeated rejections from clubs in the Alexandria governorate.
He succeeded in playing on the Alexandrian Union Club in 2015, but he was asked to play under the name "Ibrahim" because Mina is known as a Christian name. He played with the club for six months and was registered with the Egyptian Football Association.
Subscribe for unlimited access
All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more
Continue reading this article for free
Access 1 free article per month when you sign up. Learn more.
By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in
