Al Ahly's first team secured a spot in the Round 16 of the Egypt Cup with a 3-0 win over Seker El Hadid in a match played at Cairo International Stadium on November 7, 2026, as part of the Round 32 competition. The team delivered an impressive performance both technically and physically, dominating the game from start to finish with continuous attacks. Several scoring opportunities arose, which could have increased the lead.
The first half saw Al Ahly's initial attacking chance in the fourth minute when Ahmed Sayed Zizo sent a cross that Mohamed Gabes, a Seker El Hadid defender, attempted to clear with a header. However, the ball was followed up by Monsef Bqarar with another header, but the goalkeeper easily blocked it. Al Ahly continued their offensive pressure, and in the 12th minute, Zizo made a run into the penalty area before passing a strong shot toward the goal, which passed quickly without being followed up by any Al Ahly attackers.
The first goal for Al Ahly came in the 25th minute when Zizo scored a remarkable goal. He exchanged passes with Mohamed Hani inside the penalty area before shooting the ball powerfully into the far corner of the goal, giving Al Ahly the lead. Zizo repeated a similar move for the second goal in the 36th minute, exchanging passes with Hani before beating the Seker El Hadid defender and scoring a powerful shot that found the net, making it 2-0 in favor of Al Ahly.
In the second half, Al Ahly maintained their attacking momentum, and in the 57th minute, they scored a goal that was disallowed due to offside. The goal was initiated by Omar El Saeed, who passed to Afshah, and then to Zizo. Despite this setback, Al Ahly continued to press, and in the 78th minute, El Saeed scored the third goal with a remarkable shot from outside the penalty area that found the left corner of the net, making it 3-0.
Al Ahly's coach, Hussein Ammouta, made substitutions to refresh the team, including bringing in Mohamed Abdullah and Hussein El Shahat. Seker El Hadid attempted to threaten Al Ahly's goal with a header from Ahmed Essam, but it was off target. Ammouta made additional substitutions, introducing Mahmoud Salah and Sufyan Benjiddid to maintain the team's rhythm.
The match concluded with Al Ahly in control, securing a 3-0 victory that advanced them to the Round 16 of the Egypt Cup. The win demonstrated Al Ahly's strength and strategy, and they look forward to their next match with confidence. The team's performance was in line with their coach's expectations, as stated post-match.
With this win, Al Ahly moves forward in the competition, showcasing their capability to dominate matches and create scoring opportunities. The team's strategy and physical condition were evident throughout the game, setting a positive tone for their future matches in the Egypt Cup.
Key points
- Al Ahly won 3-0 against Seker El Hadid.
