Hussein Hegazi 1912.
Hegazi - one of the first Africans to play in English football - was the star of the Dulwich Hamlet team from 1911 to 1914. On returning to his native land on the eve of the First World War he continued his astonishing career to become one of the most important figures in the Egyptian game.
As part of this month's Walworth History Festival I will be giving an illustrated talk about Hussein Hegazi.
And if you are wondering what the link is between Walworth and Hegazi. ...well, Walworth is that part of South London where I reside and Hegazi is the subject of my recent book: Hussein Hegazi, Dulwich Hamlet's Egyptian King.
This event takes place on Wednesday 16th October 2019 at 7:00pm at the Art Academy Newington, 155 Walworth Road, SE17 1RS (Formerly Newington Library).
All are welcome to come along to the talk and pick up a signed copy of the book, priced at £8.00.
Jack McInroy
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