There is no doubt that the Al-Ahly and Zamalek match is among the most important and prominent “derbies” in the world, not just in the Arab region or Africa. The match boasts a rich history on the one hand, and overwhelming popularity across the globe on the other.
The first Cairo derby between the two giants dates back to February 9, 1917. The total number of matches between Al-Ahly and Zamalek has reached 224 official matches, 24 friendly matches, and a large number of finals and matches that decided the Egyptian League and other tournaments.
The Cairo International Stadium stands have always been packed with 90,000 spectators on every occasion. Even when the match was held in Arab countries, the stands were always packed to capacity.
In this report, we review the history of Al-Ahly and Zamalek matches in all competitions, the highest score in the derby’s history, and more details.
What is the history of Al-Ahly and Zamalek matches in the Egyptian League?
Most of the summit matches have taken place in the Egyptian Premier League, with 128 previous encounters between the two teams. Al Ahly won 50, Zamalek won 28, and the two teams drew 50 times.
What is the history of Al Ahly vs. Zamalek matches in the Egypt Cup?
Al Ahly has faced Zamalek in the Cup 33 times before. The Red Devils have won 17 matches, the White Knights have won 11, and five matches have ended in draws.
What is the history of Al Ahly vs. Zamalek matches in the Egyptian Super Cup?
The summit match between Al Ahly and Zamalek has taken place nine times before in the Egyptian Super Cup, seven of which ended in a win for the Red Devils, and the White Knights won the other two.
Five of these matches ended in draws, forcing the two teams to resort to penalty shootouts, with Al Ahly winning three times and Zamalek winning two.
What is the history of Al Ahly vs. Zamalek matches in the CAF Champions League?
Al-Ahly and Zamalek have met nine times in the CAF Champions League. Zamalek have never won against the Red Castle, winning six times and drawing three others. The victory in the 2020 CAF Super Cup remains Al-Ahly’s most notable result ever in an African derby.
What is the history of Al-Ahly and Zamalek’s confrontations in the CAF Super Cup?
Zamalek’s advantage over Al-Ahly in the CAF Super Cup is evident, as they have won twice in two historic encounters: the first in 1994 and the second in 2024.
How many times has Zamalek defeated Al-Ahly throughout history?
Zamalek has defeated Al-Ahly 63 times throughout history, 58 of which were official matches and eight friendlies.
The White Knights’ first victory over Al-Ahly was in 1924, specifically in the “Sultan’s Cup” (later the Egypt Cup), with a score of 2-0.
How many times has Al-Ahly defeated Zamalek throughout history?
Al-Ahly’s advantage over Zamalek in derby matches is evident in the total number of victories over Zamalek, with the Red Castle achieving 112 victories over their eternal rivals in various competitions.
What is the biggest score in the history of Al-Ahly-Zamalek clashes?
The biggest win in the history of Al-Ahly-Zamalek clashes remains in the name of the White Castle, specifically in the 1942 Cairo derby, when Zamalek won 6-0. The result was repeated in the 1944 Egypt Cup final.
As for Al-Ahly, its biggest win over Zamalek was in 2003, with a score of 6-1, when Khaled Bebo scored a historic hat-trick.
History of confrontations between Al Ahly and Zamalek in all competitions
Egyptian League: 128 matches (28 wins for Zamalek, 50 wins for Al Ahly, 50 draws)
Egyptian Cup: 33 matches (11 wins for Zamalek, 17 wins for Al Ahly, 5 draws)
Egyptian Super Cup: 8 matches (2 wins for Zamalek, 6 wins for Al Ahly)
Cairo Zone League: 42 matches (9 wins for Zamalek, 21 wins for Al Ahly, 12 draws)
Sultan Hussein Cup: 6 matches (3 wins for Zamalek, 1 win for Al Ahly, 2 draws)
CAF Champions League: 9 matches (6 wins for Al Ahly, 3 draws)
CAF Super Cup: 2 matches (2 wins for Zamalek)
