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Before the Al Ahly Derby: How Has Zamalek Performed in the Egyptian League

Thu , September 24 2026 / 06:39 PM By: Misr Connect 5 min read
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Zamalek head into their sixth-round clash with Al Ahly after collecting 13 points from their opening five Egyptian Premier League matches, with four wins and one draw.

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⚽ Zamalek Start with a Draw Before Finding Their Rhythm

Zamalek continue their campaign in the 2026-2027 Egyptian Premier League, having made a strong start to the season by collecting 13 points from their first five matches.

The team currently sits second in the table, two points behind leaders Pyramids, while remaining level on points with third-placed Al Ahly.

Zamalek opened their league campaign with a goalless draw against Al Ittihad Alexandria in the first round, earning one point from their opening fixture.

🔥 First Win Comes Against National Bank of Egypt

Zamalek claimed their first league victory in the second round, producing a convincing 3-0 win over National Bank of Egypt.

The result gave the White Knights their first three-point haul of the season and marked the beginning of their climb toward the top positions in the standings.

🏆 Zamalek Overcome Petrojet

The positive results continued in the third round, when Zamalek defeated Petrojet 2-1 in a competitive encounter.

The victory added another three points to their tally and took the team’s total to seven points after three rounds.

⭐ Another Victory Against Abu Qir Fertilizers

In the fourth round, Zamalek continued their winning run by beating Abu Qir Fertilizers 2-0.

The victory lifted their points tally to 10, keeping the team firmly involved in the early battle for the top of the league standings.

⚡ Ahmed Sherif Decides the Match Against Ghazl El Mahalla

Zamalek completed their first five league matches with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ghazl El Mahalla at Ghazl El Mahalla Stadium.

The game remained level until the closing stages, when Ahmed Sherif converted a penalty to give Zamalek all three points and take their tally to 13.

📊 Zamalek’s Record After Five Rounds

Zamalek have made an impressive start in terms of results and defensive stability, remaining unbeaten after their opening five league games.

The team have recorded four victories and one draw, while conceding just one goal during their first five matches, giving them one of the strongest defensive records in the competition so far.

Zamalek’s results have been:

  • Zamalek 0-0 Al Ittihad Alexandria
  • Zamalek 3-0 National Bank of Egypt
  • Zamalek 2-1 Petrojet
  • Zamalek 2-0 Abu Qir Fertilizers
  • Ghazl El Mahalla 0-1 Zamalek

🔥 Zamalek Turn Focus to Al Ahly Clash

After the conclusion of the fifth round, Zamalek sit second with 13 points, behind leaders Pyramids on 15 points, while Al Ahly also have 13 points in third place.

Zamalek’s attention now turns to the highly anticipated sixth-round derby against Al Ahly on October 11, 2026.

The fixture represents an important moment for both teams in the early race for the league summit, with Zamalek looking to preserve their unbeaten record and strengthen their position near the top of the table.

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