“Checkmate!”.. Ibrahim Fayek Says Zamalek Is Closer to Winning the League

Sports presenter Ibrahim Fayek believes Zamalek are now the closest team to winning the Egyptian Premier League title

  Mon , April 27 2026 / 11:53 PM Updated At: 2026-04-27 23:53:53

إبراهيم فايق يتحدث عن فرص الزمالك في الدوري المصري

Ibrahim Fayek stated that Zamalek is now the closest contender to win the Egyptian Premier League title 🏆🔥, describing them as the only team capable of saying “checkmate” in the title race 👑⚽.

💬 Strong praise

Fayek praised Zamalek’s fighting spirit 💪🔥, calling the players “real men” for their determination and consistency on the pitch.

He also highlighted the work of coach Moatamed Gamal 🧠, saying he successfully prepared the squad during this crucial stage of the season 📈⚽.

⚽ Rival setback

Meanwhile, Al Ahly suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Pyramids FC ❌⚽ in the Egyptian Premier League.

📊 League standings

Pyramids moved to 47 points 📈 in second place behind leaders Zamalek with 50 points 🏆, while Al Ahly remained third with 44 points ⚠️.

⚔️ Tight title race

The Egyptian league title race remains intense 🔥 between Zamalek, Pyramids, and Al Ahly, with decisive matches approaching ⏳⚽.

📅 Next big clash

Al Ahly will face Zamalek next Friday 🗓️ in a match that could decide the fate of the championship 🏆🔥.

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