Zamalek SC has officially secured the 2026 Egyptian Premier League title following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ceramica Cleopatra in the final round at Cairo International Stadium.
The Match Highlights
While a draw would have been enough to secure the trophy, Motamed Gamal’s men pushed for a win to compensate their fans for the heartbreak of losing the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup to USM Alger.
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The Winning Goal: Oday Dabbagh scored the winner in the 9th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Saad Samir to slot the ball past goalkeeper Mohamed Bassam.
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Drama on the Pitch: German referee Sascha Stegemann disallowed a goal for Chico Banza early in the second half. Later, Zamalek’s keeper Mohamed Awad became the hero after saving an Ahmed Belhadj penalty to keep the lead intact.
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الفدائي عدي الدباغ يسجل الهدف الأول لـ الزمالك بمهارة كبيرة في مرمى سيراميكا 🏹 pic.twitter.com/jGlk7ZPXcn
— Kora Plus (@KoraPlusEG) May 20, 2026
Historical Context and Final Standings
This marks Zamalek’s first league title since 2022 and their 15th title overall, solidifying their position as the second most successful club in Egypt behind Al Ahly (45 titles).
The Battle for African Spots
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Pyramids FC: Secured 2nd place and a spot in the CAF Champions League after a 2-1 win over Smouha.
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Al Ahly SC: Despite a 2-0 win over Al Masry (goals by Trezeguet), the Red Giants finished 3rd. This rare finish means Al Ahly will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup next season instead of the Champions League.
