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Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Zamalek conclude league campaign with 2-0 win over Pharco - Egyptian Football
Third-placed Zamalek ended their disappointing Egyptian League season with a 2-0 victory over Pharco FC in the final matchday of the playoff stage at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday. Midfielders Mohamed Shehata and youngster Mohamed El-Sayed scored for Zamalek in each half, securing a morale-boosting result for the White Knights ahead of their Cup final on 5 June against Pyramids. Despite dominating possession in the first half, Zamalek struggled to create clear scoring opportunities. Shehata broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, latching onto a cross from left-back Ahmed Fatouh outside the box to unleash a stunning 25-meter right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner, marking his second league goal of the season. The Cairo-based side continued to face challenges in breaching Pharco's resolute defense, which remained organized in thwarting Zamalek's attempts to extend their lead. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Shehata tested the woodwork with another long-range effort, striking the left post before the ball rebounded off goalkeeper Mohamed Nadim into his grasp. After the break, interim coach Ayman El-Ramady introduced Nasser Maher, Mohamed El-Sayed, and Mostafa El-Zenary for Nabil Emad, Abdallah El-Said, and Omar Gaber. Six minutes into the second half, right-winger Ahmed 'Esho' Abdel-Rahman struck the crossbar with a close-range left-footed shot. El-Ramady's 58th-minute substitution of veteran skipper Mahmoud 'Shikabala' Abdel-Razek proved decisive, as the Zamalek star delivered a precise cross from the left for El-Sayed to tap home from close range. Pharco FC's players appealed for a penalty four minutes later when striker Ahmed Sherif fell in the box, but the referee upheld the decision to continue play following a VAR review. Zamalek dominated the remainder of the match but failed to capitalize on further chances. The result lifted Zamalek to 47 points, finishing 11 points behind league champions Ahly and nine adrift of second-placed Pyramids FC, while Pharco FC retained seventh spot with 32 points. Zamalek now shift focus to their Egypt Cup final showdown against Pyramids FC on Thursday, aiming to secure silverware after a frustrating campaign. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Reuters
23-05-2025
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- Reuters
Al-Ahly women win Egyptian Cup at first attempt
CAIRO, May 23 (Reuters) - Al-Ahly won the women's Egyptian Cup in their first appearance in the competition following a 1–0 victory in the final over Wadi Degla following extra time on Friday. Ashraqat Adel, 15, scored the winner in the 107th minute after the game ended goalless after 90 minutes. Al-Ahly are the most decorated Egyptian men's team with 39 titles. Their women's team are participating in the Egyptian League and the Cup for the first time this season. They will take on FC Masar in the Egyptian Super Cup.
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Al-Ahly women win Egyptian Cup at first attempt
CAIRO - Al-Ahly won the women's Egyptian Cup in their first appearance in the competition following a 1–0 victory in the final over Wadi Degla following extra time on Friday. Ashraqat Adel, 15, scored the winner in the 107th minute after the game ended goalless after 90 minutes. Al-Ahly are the most decorated Egyptian men's team with 39 titles. Their women's team are participating in the Egyptian League and the Cup for the first time this season. They will take on FC Masar in the Egyptian Super Cup. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Al-Ahram Weekly
19-05-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian league's new season to include 21 clubs after cancelling relegation - Egyptian Football
The 2025/2026 Egyptian League will feature 21 teams instead of the usual 18, following the Egyptian Pro League's approval of a vote by clubs to cancel relegation for this season. The Egyptian Pro League held a meeting with representatives from the league's clubs on Sunday to determine the format for the upcoming season, which is set to begin in mid-August 2025 and run until the end of May 2026. Pyramids FC, Zamalek, and Harras El-Hodoud were absent from the meeting. Relegation-threatened clubs requested the Pro League to cancel relegation this season, citing the exceptional format being applied for the first time. The proposal was put to a vote, and all the clubs agreed to cancel relegation this season. As a result, the new season will feature the 18 existing clubs along with the three promoted teams from the second division. Arab Contractors and Wadi Degla have secured their places in the Premier League, while the third promoted side has yet to be determined. According to the Egyptian Pro League, the new season will adopt a single-round format, with all 21 clubs participating. The top seven teams will then proceed to compete for the title in another single round. The remaining clubs will battle it out to determine which four teams will be relegated. Finally, the current number of foriegn players for each club {eight players} won't be changed despite some calls to increase it. President of the Pro League Ahmed Diab also said to Egyptian media that their will be a two-year transitional period after which the domestic league will return to its normal format with 18 clubs. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Independent
11-04-2025
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- Egypt Independent
Where and when to watch the Al Ahly vs. Pyramids match in the Egyptian Premier League
The first football team of the Al Ahly Club is set to clash with their rival Pyramids FC in the second round of the second phase (championship stage) of the Egyptian Premier League, at the current 2024-2025 season. The Al Ahly vs. Pyramids FC match in the Nile League has been scheduled for the evening of Saturday, April 12th. Both teams will be vying for victory in this encounter to secure the top spot in the league standings. The Air Defense Stadium will host this match, which is scheduled to kick off at seven pm Egypt time. Viewers can catch the upcoming Al Ahly vs. Pyramids FC match via the ON Sport satellite channel, which holds the broadcasting rights for the current edition of the Egyptian Premier League matches. Pyramids FC currently leads the Egyptian League table with 43 points, while Al Ahly occupies the second position with 39 points.
