The 2019 Curse Haunts Zamalek Against Pyramids in a Crucial Rematch

Zamalek faces Pyramids while recalling a painful defeat on the same date in 2019, turning today’s clash into a chance for revenge in the Egyptian Premier League.

  Thu , April 23 2026 / 03:39 PM Updated At: 2026-04-23 15:39:57

All attention turns to Cairo Stadium as Zamalek prepares for a major clash against Pyramids. However, the match carries more than just competitive importance, as it revives a painful memory from April 23, 2019, when Zamalek suffered a defeat against the same opponent on the same date.


⚔️ The April 23, 2019 Memory

On this day years ago, Zamalek lost to Pyramids 1-0 in a match that left a strong impact on the club’s fans, especially given the importance of the competition at that time.


🔥 A New Clash, Different Stakes

Today, both teams meet again on the same date, but under different circumstances. Zamalek aims for revenge and victory in a fierce title race, while Pyramids seeks to reinforce its historical edge in this special rivalry.


📊 Head-to-Head Record

  • 25 matches
  • Zamalek wins: 14
  • Pyramids wins: 4
  • Draws: 6

Most goals in the fixture are credited to Achraf Bencharki with 4 goals.


⚽ Match Details

Kick-off is at 8:00 PM Cairo time at Cairo International Stadium, broadcast on OnTime Sports with commentary by Bilal Allam.


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