# Al Ahly and Zamalek prepare for 133rd Cairo Derby

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/al-ahly-and-zamalek-football-rivalry
> Updated: 2026-10-08T05:59:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Al Ahly and Zamalek are finalizing preparations for the 133rd Cairo Derby, scheduled for Sunday at 8:00 PM at Cairo International Stadium during the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. Both teams enter the fixture tied on 13 points after five games, trailing league leaders Pyramids FC, who hold 15 points.

Al Ahly holds a higher market value of 36 million euros compared to Zamalek’s 13 million euros. Historically, Al Ahly maintains a significant advantage in the rivalry with 52 wins compared to Zamalek’s 29 in 132 league meetings. The upcoming match presents a historical milestone for players Ahmed Sayed Zizo and Abdallah El Said, who both have the opportunity to join a select group of players to have scored for both clubs in the Egyptian Premier League.

Al Ahly faces confirmed absences due to injury, with Karim El Debis, Youssef Belamri, and Amr El Gazzar ruled out. The fitness of Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Ahmed Nabil Koka, and Yasser Ibrahim remains uncertain pending medical examinations. For Al Ahly, manager Hussein Ammouta approaches his first ‘summit match’ since assuming leadership, maintaining an unbeaten record of five wins and one draw in his six matches with the club.

Zamalek enters the match with a bolstered squad following the return of Angolan player Chico Banza and Palestinian players Oday Dabbagh and Adam Kayed to training. Zamalek manager Moatamed Gamal seeks to improve his record against Al Ahly after a 3-0 loss in their previous encounter in May 2026. The match is expected to be a sell-out, with all tickets already sold via the ‘Tazkarti’ platform.

## Claims

- Both Al Ahly and Zamalek have 13 points following five matches. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Al Ahly's market value is 36 million euros, compared to 13 million euros for Zamalek. (single source)
- There is a 23 million euro difference in market value between the two teams. (single source)
- Al Ahly has recorded 4 wins and 1 draw in 5 matches. (single source)
- Zamalek has recorded 4 wins and 1 draw in 5 matches. (single source)
- Al Ahly has scored 9 goals and conceded 3 goals this season. (single source)
- Zamalek has scored 8 goals and conceded 1 goal this season. (single source)
- Pyramids FC currently leads the league table with 15 points. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Al Ahly and Zamalek prepare for high-stakes Egyptian Premier League derby

Al Ahly and Zamalek face off in a crucial Egyptian Premier League derby this Sunday, with both teams tied on 13 points and fighting to close the gap on league leaders Pyramids FC.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-prepares-for-zamalek-derby-with-five-players-returning

### 2026-10-02: Al Ahly and Zamalek set for October 11 league derby

Al Ahly and Zamalek will face off in the Egyptian Premier League on October 11 at Cairo International Stadium, continuing a historic rivalry that dates back to 1917.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahly-and-zamalek-set-for-october-11-league-derby

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