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.
