Al Ahly will face Zamalek in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League at Cairo Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The team's starting lineup has been announced, with several key players set to start. Defender Ashraf Darie and midfielder Akram Tawfiq will both start for Al Ahly, marking their first starts in the league since joining the team. Darie and Tawfiq played in Al Ahly's recent win over Petroli Asyut in the Egypt Cup.
The Al Ahly lineup includes goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier, defenders Mohamed Hani, Yasin Merai, Ashraf Darie, and Tawfiq Mohamed, and midfielders Marwan Attia, Akram Tawfiq, and Imam Ashour. The team's attack will be led by Moroccan player Sufyan Benjdida, alongside Ahmed Zizo and Ashraf Bencharki. Several players, including Hussein Al-Shahat and Mohamed Afsha, will start on the bench.
Al Ahly currently sit third in the Egyptian Premier League table with 13 points, equal to Zamalek who sit second. However, Zamalek have a better goal difference, while Pyramids lead the table with 15 points. The match against Zamalek is expected to be a closely contested encounter between two of Egypt's top teams.
The Al Ahly squad has been boosted by the return of several key players, including Darie and Tawfiq. The team's fans have also shown their support, with over 8,000 Al Ahly fans donating blood in the lead-up to the match. The team's players and staff have been involved in various activities to promote the match and engage with fans.
Zamalek have also announced their squad for the match, with several key players set to start. The team's lineup includes several experienced players, and they will be looking to cause an upset against Al Ahly. The match is expected to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams eager to secure a win.
The match between Al Ahly and Zamalek is one of the most highly anticipated encounters in the Egyptian Premier League. Both teams have a long history of rivalry, and the match is expected to be a intense and closely contested affair. The teams have been preparing for the match for several weeks, and the fans are eagerly anticipating the encounter.
Several players have been ruled out of the match due to injury or other reasons. Al Ahly's Omar Maoud and Abdallah Akhtay are among those who have been left out of the squad. Zamalek have also made several changes to their squad, with some players being left out due to injury or other reasons.
Key points
- Al Ahly's starting lineup for the Zamalek match includes Ashraf Darie and Akram Tawfiq.
- The match between Al Ahly and Zamalek is expected to be a closely contested encounter between two of Egypt's top teams.
- Al Ahly currently sit third in the Egyptian Premier League table with 13 points, equal to Zamalek who sit second.
