Al Ahly and Al Nassr secure major football victories

Major football results unfolded across the Egyptian Premier League and the AFC Champions League Elite. In the 133rd Cairo Derby, Al Ahly defeated Zamalek 2-0 with goals from Mohamed Hany and Monsef Bekrar, moving Al Ahly to the top of the Egyptian Premier League with 16 points. Zamalek remains in third place with 13 points.

In the AFC Champions League Elite, Saudi club Al Ahly secured a 3-1 away victory against UAE's Al Wasl, taking the lead in the West group. Meanwhile, Al Nassr regained momentum with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan's Neftchi, featuring a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. Other regional results included a 1-1 draw between Saudi Arabia's Al Qadsiah and Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor, and a scoreless draw between Iran's Tractor and Qatar's Al Shamal.

In the Egyptian domestic league, other matches included a 1-1 draw between Al Mokawloon Al Arab and ZED FC, and Smouha facing Ghazl El Mahalla. Zamalek is scheduled to face Rwanda's APR in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on October 16.