The Egypt national basketball team, nicknamed "The Pharaohs," is the dominant force in African basketball, a perennial contender for the FIBA AfroBasket title. The team is based in Cairo and plays its home games at the Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls complex. Governed by the Egyptian Basketball Federation, the team's colors are red, white, and black. Egypt has a storied history in African basketball, boasting multiple AfroBasket championships and regularly representing the continent at the FIBA World Cup and Olympic Games. A key era was the 1960s-1990s, where legends like Moustafa El-Marsy led the team to numerous continental crowns. The modern team, featuring stars like Assem Marei and Ehab Amin, continues to be a powerhouse in Africa, playing a disciplined and tactical style. The fan base is knowledgeable and passionate, expecting nothing less than championship challenges. The Pharaohs are the standard-bearers for North African and Arab basketball.