On this day, October 16, 1955, the Egyptian Club Stadium in Port Said, later known as Port Said Stadium, was inaugurated with a match between Al Masry and Al Ahly in the Premier League, ending in a 2-0 victory for the Red Devils, with goals from Toto and Sherif El Zohairy.
The stadium's opening marked a significant milestone in the history of Al Masry, as the new ground became a refuge for its fans and a stage for many matches and events linked to the city's and the club's history over the decades.
Fulfilling the Dream of Al Masry Fans with a Real Stadium
The stadium was built in response to the desires of Port Said fans and the management of Al Masry, as the previous venues that hosted the team's matches could no longer accommodate the large numbers of supporters.
The old club, now known as the Youth Muslim Club, along with the Port Fouad Stadium, which hosted Al Masry matches for a period, were unable to meet the fans' needs, prompting the city's residents to demand the construction of a stadium worthy of their club.
With the governorate allocating a large piece of land overlooking the sea, a new phase of the dream began, as Al Masry fans and dignitaries of Port Said raced to raise funds and contribute to the construction costs, alongside government resources, making the stadium a product of popular efforts reflecting the city's residents' connection to their club.
