Al Ahly and Zamalek set for October 11 league derby

Al Ahly and Zamalek are scheduled to face each other on October 11 at Cairo International Stadium during the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match is set to kick off at 8:00 PM Cairo time and will be broadcast on On Sport.

Historically, the rivalry between the two Egyptian giants spans over a century, beginning with a friendly match in 1917. In league competition since 1948, Al Ahly holds a significant advantage with 52 wins compared to 29 for Zamalek, with 51 matches ending in draws. Across all competitions, Al Ahly has recorded 108 wins against Zamalek's 56.

In addition to the upcoming derby, Al Ahly is preparing for other competitions, including the Capital of Egypt Cup, starting with a match against Petrol Asyut on October 7, and the CAF Confederation Cup, with a trip to Uganda to face Kitara on October 17.