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Egyptian League Madness: Zamalek One Point Away from the Title Officially

Egyptian football witnessed one of its most exciting nights, as the final round of matches in the title race was played simultaneously in Cairo, Alexandria, and Ismailia. Leader Zamalek visited Smouha at Borg El Arab Stadium, while second-placed Pyramids traveled to Ismailia to face Ceramica Cleopatra at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium. Meanwhile, Al Ahly […]

Al Ahly’s New Manager: Hossam El Badry Emerges as Top Candidate to Succeed Thorup

The search for Al Ahly’s next head coach is heating up. According to prominent Egyptian media personality Ahmed Shobier, the Red Giants’ board is increasingly leaning towards appointing an Egyptian manager to lead the team starting next season, replacing Danish coach Jess Thorup. The End of the Jess Thorup Era Following a string of disappointing […]

Egyptian Premier League 2026: Referees Announced for Crucial Title Decider Matches

All eyes are on the penultimate round of the 2026 Egyptian Premier League title playoffs. In a rare and thrilling synchronized kickoff, three massive fixtures will determine the fate of the shield: league leaders Zamalek face Smouha, runners-up Pyramids FC take on Ceramica Cleopatra, and Al Ahly clash with Enppi. Given the high stakes and […]

FC Barcelona to Sign Hamza Abdelkrim Permanently from Al Ahly for €1.5m

FC Barcelona has officially decided to exercise the purchase option for Egyptian starlet Hamza Abdelkrim following his stellar performances with the youth squad. The move is seen as a strategic step to integrate the young talent into the first team over the coming years. The 18-year-old forward originally joined Barça last winter on a loan […]

New Decision from the EPL to Ensure Fairness in Egyptian Premier League Title Race

The Egyptian Professional Football League has decided to hold all matches of the penultimate round of the Egyptian Premier League title race simultaneously to ensure fair competition among the top three teams. The Egyptian Premier League title race intensified after Al Ahly’s 3-0 victory over Zamalek on Friday, which followed Pyramids FC’s 3-2 win against […]

Egyptian League 2026: Title Race Scenarios for Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Pyramids

The race for the Egyptian Premier League 2026 title has reached a boiling point. Following the results of Round 5 and with only two matches remaining, the competition is fiercer than ever. While many believed the title was headed to “Mit Okba” after Zamalek’s 1-0 victory over Pyramids in Round 3, the “White Knights” suffered […]

Al Ahly Crush Zamalek 3-0 in Cairo Derby: Title Race Ignites

Al Ahly dominated arch-rivals Zamalek with a clinical 3-0 victory at Cairo International Stadium in Round 5 of the Egyptian Premier League 2026 title playoffs. The result, coupled with Pyramids’ 3-2 win over Enppi, has set the stage for a dramatic end to the season. A Disastrous Start for Zamalek Zamalek had a golden opportunity […]

The truth about Al Ahly playing against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy

FC Barcelona has officially begun the search for an opponent for the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy. This edition holds special significance as it marks the club’s return to the newly renovated Spotify Camp Nou after two years of playing the trophy elsewhere due to construction work. While rumors initially circulated about a potential clash with […]

Zizo’s chances of missing the Al Ahly-Zamalek derby increase

Egyptian media outlets have reported that Al Ahly star Ahmed Sayed Zizo will most likely miss Friday’s match against Zamalek due to injury. The Egyptian international played in Al Ahly’s last match against Pyramids, when the Red Devils suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat. According to recent reports, the 30-year-old is suffering from hamstring pain and […]

What does Zamalek need to secure the 2026 Egyptian Premier League title?

With three rounds remaining in the 2026 Egyptian Premier League, the excitement and competitiveness have intensified after the results of the fourth round, which have reignited the race and ignited it in every sense of the word. Zamalek drew 0-0 with Enppi at Cairo International Stadium, while Pyramids achieved a resounding victory over Al Ahly. […]