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UPDATED: Ahly win 45th Egyptian league title - Egyptian Football
Ahly were crowned Egyptian Premier League champions after a 6-0 thrashing of Pharco FC on Wednesday. Palestinian striker Wessam Abou Ali stole the spotlight, scoring a super hat-trick for the Red Devils, while winger Hussein El-Shahat and midfielder Emam Ashour netted the fifth and sixth goals, respectively, to complete the rout. The reigning champions entered the clash atop the league standings with 55 points, two points ahead of second-placed Pyramids FC, meaning a draw would suffice to retain the title in front of a massive crowd. Ten minutes into the first half, Moroccan winger Achraf Bencharki initiated a swift counterattack, threading a precise pass to Ahmed 'Koka' Nabil on the left flank, to deliver a pinpoint cross to Abou Ali, who converted from close range with a right-footed shot into the centre of the goal. Three minutes before halftime, Bencharki weaved through the left side before setting up Abou Ali for a second clinical finish. The decisive moment arrived 10 minutes after the break when Pharco FC goalkeeper Mohamed Shika received a red card for a reckless challenge on Emam Ashour following a VAR review. Abou Ali completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute, curling a free-kick into the bottom right corner with his right foot. Ahly coach Emad El-Nahas then introduced fresh legs, including Ali Maaloul, Mohamed 'Afsha' Magdi, and goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir. Tunisian left-back Maaloul's emotional cameo marked his final appearance for the club before his contract expired, as he assisted Abou Ali's third goal with a measured cross. Hussein El-Shahat extended the lead to 5-0 in the 75th minute, latching onto Abou Ali's cross and slotting home from six yards. Ashour sealed the rout in added time with a powerful shot from inside the box after a brilliant backheel from El-Shahat. Ashour's spectacular form The 27-year-old emerged as Ahly's talisman this season. With 13 goals Ashour tops the scoring charts—a goal ahead of NBE Club's Osama Faisal and two ahead of Zamalek's Nasser Mansi, who retains a game in hand. He was instrumental for the team in key games and a major source of inspiration throughout the season. The talented midfielder was named Man of the Match on 7 occasions, the most won by any player this season. Ahly will depart for the U.S. next week to prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup. 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐆𝐘𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🔴🔥🦅 — Al Ahly SC 🇬🇧 (@AlAhlyEnglish) May 28, 2025 Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
11-02-2025
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Own goal gives 10-man Zamalek hard-fought win over Pharco FC in Egyptian League - Egyptian Football
In a closely contested match on the 13th matchday of the Egyptian Premier League, 10-man Zamalek secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Pharco FC on Tuesday. The breakthrough came just before halftime when Pharco FC defender Ahmed Gamal inadvertently scored an own goal, handing Zamalek the lead in the crucial encounter. The win keeps Zamalek in the third position, having played an additional game, and places them in contention for the league title. They are tied on points with defending champions Ahly, trailing league leaders Pyramids FC by just one point. Pharco FC, on the other hand, remains in 8th place on the table with 18 points. During the first half, Pharco FC and Zamalek were evenly matched until Gamal's deflection from inside the box off a long pass by winger Ahmed 'Zizo' Sayed from a free kick broke the deadlock. In the second half, Zamalek's Swiss manager, Christian Gross, made strategic substitutions, bringing on Nasser Mansi and Mostafa Shalaby to bolster the attack. Zamalek faced a setback when newly signed midfielder Mahmoud Gehad was shown a second yellow card and subsequently sent off just six minutes before the final whistle, forcing them to see out the match with only 10 players. Following this important victory, Zamalek continues their resurgence after a recent 3-0 defeat to Pyramids FC. Having triumphed over Ismaily 2-0 last Friday, they keep the intense title race alive. Next, Zamalek will take on Petrojet in the 14th matchday of the Egyptian League on Monday. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
11-02-2025
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Match facts: Pharco FC v Zamalek (Egyptian Premier League) - Egyptian Football
Ahram Online provided a live score coverage for Tuesday's game between Zamalek and Pharco FC in the 13th matchday of the Egyptian Premier League Fulltime: Pharco FC 0-1 Zamalek Scorers: Ahmed Gamal 40' (OG) Yellow cards: Mahmoud Bentayg, Seifeddin Jaziri, Mahmoud Gehad, Mostafa Shalaby, Zizo, Mohamed Shehata, Mohamed Awad (Zamalek) Red card: Mahmoud Gehad (Zamalek) Line ups: Pharco FC: Mohamed Shika- Jefferson Encada, Ahmed Gamal (Babacar Ndiaye 56), Yassin Marei, Azmi Ghouma (Gaber Kamel 86)- Enoque Benjamin Tula (Saif Thierry 69), Omar Reda (Mohamed Ezz 69), Yassin Mohamed (Salah Basha 86), Mohamed Fakhri- Ahmed Sherif, Amr Nasser Zamalek: Mohamed Awad- Mohamed Shehata, Ahmed Hossam, Hossam Abdel-Meguid, Mahmoud Bentayg– Nabil Emad, Mahmoud Gehad, Mohamed El-Sayed (Mostafa Shalaby 80)- Seifeddin Jaziri (Nasser Mansi 72), Ahmed 'Zizo' Sayed, Mohamed Hamdi (Ahmed Mahmoud 87) Venue: Borg El-Arab stadium, Alexnadria Referee: Abdel-Aziz El-Sayed (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
10-02-2025
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Preview: Zamalek aim to continue league revival against Pharco FC - Egyptian Football
Zamalek will be aiming to continue their recent revival when they host Pharco FC in the league on Tuesday. Following a heavy 3-0 loss to Pyramids FC last week, the Cairo giants quickly restored the balance with a gritty 2-0 win over Ismaily on Friday, keeping the three-horse title race alive. The result kept third-placed Zamalek within striking distance of the top, trailing defending champions Ahly by three points and leaders Pyramids FC by four. Winning on Tuesday is crucial for Zamalek to ease the pressure following some shaky performances and lack of reinforcement during the winter transfer window. Swiss manager Christian Gross will be be short of options against Pharco, with key players including Abdallah El-Said, Mahmoud 'El-Wensh' Hamdi, Hamza Mathlouthi Omar Gaber and Nasser Mansi sidelined due to injuries and suspensions. As he did against Ismaily, the veteran coach is expected to depend again on recent signings Ahmed Hossam and Mahmoud Gehad in his starting eleven. Meanwhile, Pharco FC, who won their last two games, hope to continue their run and climb up in the table. Pharco lie in the seventh place at the league table after 12 matches with 18 points, and aim to finish in the top to compete in the playoff round. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
