Cairo Derby: Al Ahly vs Zamalek – A Clash for Supremacy

22.02.25 FT Premier League Egypt

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On Saturday 22 February 2025 football fans in Africa especially in the Arab world, will have special date with the 129th cairo derby between Al-Ahly and Zamalek at Cairo International Stadium, as part of the 15th round of the Egyptian Premier League.

League Standings Before the Match

Al-Ahly's in 2nd place with 32 point, one point behind the leader Pyramids, while Zamalek's in 3rd place with 27 point.

Al Ahly’s Injury Woes

Al Ahly team is facing many injuries before this epic match, they are:

• Out: Yahia Attiyat Allah, Reda Slim, Yasser Ibrahim, Karim Foua and Mohamed Magdy Afsha
• Doubtful: Taher Mohamed, Omar Kamal and Ali Maaloul, recently returned from injuries.

Zamalek’s Absentees

• Suspended: Nasser Maher
• Injured: Shikabala, Mahmoud Jihad, Ahmed Hamdi, Hamza Mathlouthi, and Ahmed Fattouh

Match Details

• Kick off: 7:00 PM Cairo Time (17:00 GMT)
• Venue: Cairo International Stadium
• TV Broadcast: OnTime Sports

Team Form & Key Stats

• Al Ahly’s Attack: 26 goals scored and 8 conceded (Emam Ashour leads with 9 goal).
• Zamalek’s Attack: 25 goals scored, 14 conceded (Nasser Mansi's the top scorer with 7 goal).
• Recent Form: Al Ahly's unbeaten in the league while Zamalek has 3 losses & 3 draws in 14 match.

Al Ahly aims during this derby to stay in the title race while Zamalek hopes to reduce the gap, so this derby will be decisive for both sides. Who'll emerge victorious?

Khaled Hegazy |

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Journaliste sportif spécialisé dans la couverture du football et la création de contenu numérique, alliant expérience éditoriale et expertise des médias sociaux.

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