Al Ahly's first team secured a 2-0 win over Zamalek on October 11, 2026, at Cairo Stadium in the Egyptian Premier League. The match saw Al Ahly dominate the game with intense offensive attempts, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Mohamed Hani opened the scoring in the 39th minute with a shot that deceived Zamalek's goalkeeper. Mounsef Bqrar added the second goal in the 80th minute with a superb shot from outside the penalty area.
The match began with both teams showing enthusiasm, but Al Ahly quickly took control, utilizing high-pressure tactics and swift distribution. In the 5th minute, Al Ahly's Mohamed Hani made a run down the right flank and delivered a cross that was cleared by Zamalek's defense into a corner kick. The resulting set piece saw Imam Ashour head the ball over the bar. Al Ahly continued to press, with Ahmed Sayed Zizo delivering a cross in the 10th minute that Sufyan Benghidid failed to convert.
As the game progressed, Al Ahly maintained their dominance, with Ashraf Ben Sharqi making a run into Zamalek's defense in the 20th minute. However, his pass to Benghidid was intercepted by Zamalek's defense. In the 29th minute, Marwan Attia made a crucial tackle to prevent a Zamalek attack. The visitors' first clear chance came in the 52nd minute when a mistake by Ahmed Sayed Zizo allowed Zamalek to launch a counterattack, but Al Ahly's goalkeeper, Mustafa Shobier, made a crucial save.
Al Ahly's manager, Hussein Ammouta, made two substitutions in the 67th minute, bringing on Omar Al-Saied and Mounsef Bqrar. The changes seemed to revitalize the team, as Al Ahly continued to create scoring opportunities. In the 70th minute, Zamalek's Omar Gaber received a yellow card for protesting the referee's decision. The second yellow card was shown to Zamalek's player but it was not reported who it was.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Mounsef Bqrar scored the second goal, receiving a pass from Ahmed Sayed Zizo and shooting past Zamalek's goalkeeper. The goal sealed the win for Al Ahly, who made two more substitutions in the 84th minute, bringing on Hussein Al-Shahat and Taher Mohamed.
Al Ahly's victory lifted them to 16 points at the top of the league, while Zamalek remained on 13 points. The win marked a significant result for Al Ahly, who were led by their manager Hussein Ammouta. The Egyptian Premier League continues to be a closely contested competition.
The match marked an important milestone for Mounsef Bqrar, who scored his first goal of the season. Al Ahly's fans celebrated the win, which marked a crucial victory in the league. The team's next match will be crucial in maintaining their position at the top of the league.
Key points
- Al Ahly secured a 2-0 victory over Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League.
- Mohamed Hani and Mounsef Bqrar scored the goals for Al Ahly.
- The win lifted Al Ahly to 16 points at the top of the league.
