Egyptian football fans eagerly await the kickoff of the top match between Al Ahly and Zamalek on Monday evening, September 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM Cairo time, at Cairo International Stadium, as part of the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League.

Zamalek’s Belgian coach, Yannick Ferreira, aims to select the best lineup for the match.

Goalkeeper: Mohamed Sobhi.

Defense: Omar Gaber – Hossam Abdel Meguid – Mohamed Ismail – Mahmoud Bentayg.

Midfield: Nabil Emad Donga – Abdullah Al-Saeed – Nasser Maher.

Attack: Juan Alvina Bezira – Oday Al-Dabbagh – Adam Kaid.

The Al Ahly vs. Zamalek match will be broadcast at 8 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time on “Ontime Sports 1” channel.

This encounter carries a special significance, not only because of its historic rivalry but also due to the exceptional league system this season, where Al Ahly and Zamalek compete fiercely for the title amid intense fan and media pressure. The result will directly impact the title race, especially since the point gap between the two teams is narrow despite their different standings.

Al Ahly currently ranks eighth with 12 points from 7 matches, achieving 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss. Zamalek leads the table with 17 points from 8 matches, with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Zamalek seeks to widen the gap, while Al Ahly enters the match aiming to reduce the distance and regain confidence.

The last match between Al Ahly and Zamalek on March 11, 2025, did not finish normally. The match was stopped after only 20 minutes due to Al Ahly’s absence from the field, while Zamalek was present with its full lineup. The Egyptian Football Association later decided to consider Al Ahly as having lost 3-0, which sparked wide controversy at the time.

Throughout their history, Al Ahly and Zamalek have met 130 times in the Egyptian league:

The history favors Al Ahly, but the derby always remains unpredictable.

Gouna vs. Ceramica Cleopatra at 5 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, broadcast on “Ontime Sports 2” channel.

Ismaily vs. National Bank of Egypt at 5 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, broadcast on “Ontime Sports 1” channel.

Al Ahly vs. Zamalek at 8 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, broadcast on “Ontime Sports 1” channel.