CAF Champions League Draw: Zamalek Placed in Blockbuster North African Group
The group stage draw for the 2026–2027 CAF Champions League has placed Egypt’s Zamalek in a formidable group featuring two all-Arab derbies, as the White Knights launch their campaign for a sixth continental title against battle-tested rivals. The draw ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 28, at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo, featuring […]
Zamalek Secure CAF Champions League Group Stage Spot with Win Over APR FC
Zamalek booked their place in the group stage of the CAF Champions League after defeating Rwanda’s APR FC 1-0 on Saturday evening, continuing their journey in the continental competition. The White Knights’ victory at the Cairo International Stadium came in the second leg of the second preliminary round, clinching the tie 2-0 on aggregate after […]
Shock Exit: Wiliete Dethrones Holders Sundowns in CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns, the reigning CAF Champions League champions, have been knocked out of the tournament in the second preliminary round by Angola’s Wiliete, in one of the biggest surprises of the current edition. The South African giant’s elimination came at home and in front of their fans at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, ending their journey to […]
Zamalek Edge Petrol Asyut 1-0 to Return to Winning Ways in Egyptian Premier League
Zamalek returned to winning ways in the Egyptian Premier League after defeating Petrol Asyut 1-0, securing three crucial points in the title race before resuming their African campaign. The match took place on Tuesday evening at the Borg El Arab Stadium as part of the seventh matchday. Moatamed Gamal’s side entered the fixture aiming to […]
Zamalek Keep Heavy Fine for Nasser Mansi After Apology
Zamalek have closed the dressing room crisis involving striker Nasser Mansi, but decided to uphold the heavy financial penalty imposed on him, despite the player apologizing for throwing the team’s shirt on the ground following his goal against APR FC. Mansi went from match-winner to the center of widespread controversy after scoring the 90th-minute winner […]
Nasser Mansi Saves Zamalek With Late Winner Against APR FC
Nasser Mansi saved Zamalek from a frustrating draw against Rwanda’s APR FC, scoring a 90th-minute winner to secure a precious 1-0 away victory in Kigali in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The scoreline did not reflect a convincing performance from the White Knights, who struggled for long periods against […]
Zamalek Boss Moatamad Gamal Undergoes Back Surgery After Derby Loss
Zamalek manager Moatamad Gamal delayed his departure with the team squad to Rwanda after undergoing back surgery following the Cairo Derby against Al Ahly in the Egyptian Premier League. The manager is set to observe a brief period of rest under medical instruction before joining up with the squad on Wednesday to lead final preparations […]
Zamalek Slam Refereeing After Derby Defeat as Referee Committee Head Defends Choice
The fallout from the Al Ahly and Zamalek summit did not end with Slovenian referee Rade Obrenovič’s final whistle, as the conflict shifted from the Cairo International Stadium to the Egyptian Football Association (EFA). The White Knights held the Referee Committee responsible for their 2-0 defeat, accusing them of poor judgment in selecting the foreign […]
Al Ahly Claim 133rd Cairo Derby Victory with 2-0 Triumph Over Zamalek
Al Ahly continued their dominance over rivals Zamalek, securing a 2-0 victory in the 133rd Cairo Derby on Sunday evening at the Cairo International Stadium in matchday six of the Egyptian Premier League. The victory handed Hussein Ammouta’s side three valuable points in the title race while underlining Al Ahly’s recent upper hand in derby […]
Slovenian Referee Rade Obrenovič Appointed for Cairo Derby Between Zamalek and Al Ahly
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has announced the appointment of a Slovenian officiating team led by international referee Rade Obrenovič to handle the high-profile clash between Zamalek and Al Ahly in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The Cairo Derby is set to take place on Sunday, October 11, at Cairo International Stadium. […]