Al Ahly’s Convincing Derby Win Revitalizes Title Hopes

roomnews — Wed, 06 May 2026 00:31:15 +0000

Al Ahly secured a 3-0 victory over Zamalek in the Cairo derby, revitalizing their title hopes in the Egyptian Premier League. The match took place in Cairo, Egypt, and marked a significant moment for Al Ahly as they aim for the top of the league.

Hussein El-Shahat opened the scoring early in the match. Achraf Bencharki extended the lead with another goal. This win was crucial as it kept Al Ahly competitive in the league standings.

Following this victory, Al Ahly faced ENPPI and won again by a score of 3-0. This performance brought their total points to 50, placing them third in the league.

Zamalek and Pyramids currently lead the standings with 53 and 51 points respectively. Al Ahly is now just three points behind them. This recent success has bolstered Al Ahly’s chances for qualification for next season’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.

ENPPI remains at the bottom of the standings with only 36 points. Their struggles contrast sharply with Al Ahly’s resurgence following their derby win.

Al Ahly’s strong performance in these matches highlights their determination to reclaim their spot at the top of Egyptian football. The team’s next games will be critical as they continue to chase Zamalek and Pyramids for the title.

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Zamalek vs al ahly

roomnews — Sat, 02 May 2026 09:10:44 +0000

Al Ahly’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Zamalek on May 1, 2026, at Cairo International Stadium reignites their title hopes in the Egyptian Premier League. Achraf Bencharki was the standout performer, scoring two goals and providing one assist during the match.

The match marked the 132nd meeting between these fierce rivals, known as the Cairo Derby. Bencharki opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Hussein El Shahat doubled Al Ahly’s lead in the 31st minute.

In a dramatic turn, Zamalek missed a penalty in the 55th minute. Al Ahly also had a penalty miss in the 65th minute. However, Bencharki scored his second goal in the 74th minute, sealing the victory.

Key match statistics:

Goals scored by Al Ahly: 3
Goals scored by Zamalek: 0
Minute of first goal: 18
Minute of second goal: 31
Zamalek penalty miss: 55
Al Ahly penalty miss: 65
Minute of third goal: 74

This win helps Al Ahly restore confidence as they pursue the title. They currently sit in third place with 47 points, trailing Zamalek and Pyramids FC, both at 50 points.

The outcome of this match could significantly impact the title race as teams head into the final stretch of the season.

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