Al Ahly Crowned Egyptian Super Cup Champions for the 16th Time
⚽ A Historic Victory in Abu Dhabi
It was a night to remember for Egyptian football fans as Al Ahly claimed their 16th Egyptian Super Cup title after a dominant 2–0 win over Zamalek at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night. The “Red Eagles” delivered a commanding performance in this classic Cairo derby, securing another trophy in their illustrious history.
🔥 Goals That Sealed the Title
First Goal (44’): A brilliant attacking play saw Ahmed Sayed Zizo send a precise cross from the right flank, reaching Achraf Bencharki, who cut through the defense and slotted the ball into the right corner of the net.
Second Goal (72’): A dazzling move by Taher Mohamed Taher on the left side led to a perfect low cross that found Marwan Attia. His composed strike bounced off the turf and nestled beautifully in the center of the goal, sealing the win for Al Ahly.
🏅 Super Cup Champions Through the Years
- Al Ahly – 16 Titles (2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Zamalek – 4 Titles (2001, 2002, 2017, 2019)
- Al Mokawloon Al Arab – 1 Title (2004)
- Haras El Hodood – 1 Title (2009)
- Tala’ea El Gaish – 1 Title (2020)
🔴 Al Ahly’s Starting Lineup
Goalkeeper: Mohamed El Shenawy
Defense: Mohamed Hany – Yasser Ibrahim – Yassin Marai – Ahmed Nabil Kouka
Midfield: Marwan Attia – Aliou Dieng – Trézéguet
Attack: Zizo – Achraf Bencharki – Gradishar
Substitutes: Mostafa Shobeir, Omar Kamal, Ahmed Ramadan Beckham, Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan, Mohamed Sherif, Ahmed Abdelkader, Mohamed Shokry, Taher Mohamed Taher, Mohamed Abdullah.
Unavailable: Mohamed Magdy Afsha (technical reasons), Imam Ashour, Hussein El Shahat, and Achraf Dari (fitness issues).
⚪ Zamalek’s Starting Lineup
Goalkeeper: Mohamed Awad
Defense: Omar Gaber – Mohamed Ismail – Mahmoud Hamdy El Wensh – Ahmed Fattouh
Midfield: Mohamed Shehata – Abdallah El Said – Nasser Maher – Seif Farouk Gaafar
Attack: Amr Nasser – Chico Banza
Substitutes: Mehdi Suleiman, Hossam Abdel Meguid, Salah Mossadek, Ahmed Rabie, Ahmed Hamdy, Ahmed Sherif, Juan Bezerra, Seif El Jaziri, and Oday El Dabbagh.
🚀 The Road to the Final
Zamalek reached the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win (5–4) against Pyramids following a goalless draw. Al Ahly advanced by defeating Ceramica Cleopatra 2–1 in the semifinal, setting up the long-awaited Cairo Derby in Abu Dhabi.
📢 Final Thoughts
With this victory, Al Ahly reaffirmed their dominance in Egyptian football, extending their record as the most decorated club in the competition’s history. Their teamwork, precision, and determination once again proved why they are known as the Kings of African and Arab football. The Red Eagles fly higher than ever — 16 Super Cups and still soaring.
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