Al Ahly’s women’s basketball team defeated Zamalek 105-62 in a dominant performance in the fourth round of the preliminary stage of the Women’s Linked Basketball League for the 2026-27 sports season.
The match was played on Tuesday at Zamalek Club’s basketball hall in Mit Okba, with Al Ahly controlling the game from the opening minutes.
The Red Giants eventually secured a 43-point victory after maintaining a commanding lead throughout all four quarters.
Al Ahly Dominate Every Quarter
Al Ahly took control from the first quarter, finishing the opening period with a 36-14 lead over Zamalek.
The team continued its strong performance in the second quarter, ending the first half with a 59-23 advantage.
Al Ahly extended its lead further in the third quarter, which ended 83-42 in favor of the visitors.
The team maintained its dominance during the final period to complete a convincing 105-62 victory.
Match Scores
- First quarter: Zamalek 14-36 Al Ahly.
- First half: Zamalek 23-59 Al Ahly.
- Third quarter: Zamalek 42-83 Al Ahly.
- Final score: Zamalek 62-105 Al Ahly.
16 Teams Compete in the Women’s Linked League
The Women’s Linked Basketball League features 16 teams during the 2026-27 sports season.
The participating teams are Sporting, Al Ahly, New Giza, National Bank, El Shams, Olympic, Gezira El Warda, Madinet Nasr, Gezira, Smouha, Misr Insurance, Zamalek, El Zohour, El Sekka El Hadid, El Seid, and Heliopolis.
The teams are competing throughout the preliminary stage in an effort to secure favorable positions and advance to the knockout rounds.
Women’s Linked League Competition Format
The preliminary stage is played on a home-and-away basis, involving both the senior women’s teams and their Under-16 linked teams.
The winning team earns two points, while the losing team receives one point.
The points system is used to determine the standings during the preliminary stage.
Qualification for the Quarterfinals
The team finishing first in each group qualifies directly for the quarterfinals.
The teams finishing second and third enter playoff matches to determine which sides will complete the quarterfinal lineup.
Linked League Determines Women’s Super League Matchups
The Women’s Linked Basketball League plays an important role in determining the order of first-round matchups in the Women’s Basketball Super League.
As a result, the preliminary-stage results are particularly important for teams seeking to improve their positions and secure a favorable route in the next stages of the season.
Al Ahly Continue Their Strong Campaign
Al Ahly’s emphatic victory over Zamalek highlighted the team’s strength in the Women’s Linked Basketball League.
The Red Giants finished the game with a 43-point margin, controlling the contest from the opening quarter through the final whistle.
Zamalek, meanwhile, will look to bounce back in its upcoming matches and improve its position as the preliminary stage continues.
What was the result of Al Ahly vs Zamalek?
Al Ahly defeated Zamalek 105-62.
Where was the match played?
The game was played at Zamalek Club’s basketball hall in Mit Okba.
Which round was the match part of?
The match was part of the fourth round of the preliminary stage of the Women’s Linked Basketball League.
How many teams participate in the competition?
A total of 16 teams participate in the Women’s Linked Basketball League.
How do teams qualify for the quarterfinals?
The group winner qualifies directly for the quarterfinals, while the second- and third-placed teams compete in playoff matches for the remaining quarterfinal spots.
