The club is related to Wadi Degla Holding, a construction company established in 1994.

The team defeated El-Sekka El-Hadid 3–1 in the last week of the competition to seal promotion to the highest level of football in Egypt, Egyptian Premier League, for the first time in its history.

[2][3] It took Wadi Degla only one season to gain promotion from the second division to the Premier League.

The following clubs are affiliated with Wadi Degla:[citation needed] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.