Zamalek SC draws with Al Ittihad Alexandria in league opener

Zamalek SC opened their Egyptian Premier League campaign with a 0-0 draw against Al Ittihad Alexandria at Cairo International Stadium. Despite heavy pressure from Zamalek and several missed opportunities by players such as Nasser Mansi and Oday Dabbagh, Al Ittihad's goalkeeper Sobhi Suleiman delivered a strong performance to maintain a clean sheet. Zamalek defender Mahmoud Hamdi 'El Wensh' made a crucial goal-line clearance late in the match to prevent an Al Ittihad lead.

Following the match, former Egypt national team coach Diaa El-Sayed criticized the Zamalek management. He highlighted concerns regarding the team's preparation, noting that the pre-season period was insufficient, lasting only about fifteen days. El-Sayed argued that this lack of preparation affects both the physical and mental readiness of the players, potentially limiting their performance capacity during matches.