Watch Zamalek vs ZESCO United in the African Confederation Cup
Zamalek prepares to face ZESCO United in the 2025-2026 African Confederation Cup, aiming for a strong start in the continental competition.
Football fans in Egypt, the Arab world, and across Africa eagerly await the match between Zamalek and ZESCO United in the 2025-2026 African Confederation Cup, held at Cairo International Stadium. Zamalek seeks to assert its style of play and achieve an ideal start to strengthen its continental ambitions.
Zamalek is in a group that includes ZESCO United, Al Masry, and South Africa's Kaizer Chiefs. Head coach Ahmed Abdelraouf will face his first official continental test with Zamalek against ZESCO.
Match Timing:
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9:00 PM Cairo Time
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10:00 PM Saudi Time
Expected Zamalek Line-up:
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Goalkeeper: Mohamed Awad
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Defense: Ahmed Fattouh – Hossam Abdel Meguid – Mahmoud Hamdy “El-Wensh” – Omar Gaber
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Midfield: Nabil Emad Donga – Nasser Maher – Abdallah El-Said – Juan Bezira
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Attack: Ady El-Dabbagh – Seifedine Jaziri
Broadcasting Channels:
The match will be broadcast exclusively on beIN Sports 1 HD with commentator Mohamed Ali.
Previous Encounters:
Zamalek and ZESCO met once before in the 2019-2020 CAF Champions League, with Zamalek winning 2-0 at home and drawing 1-1 in Zambia.
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