CAF Confirms Stadium for Zamalek vs Al Masry Showdown in Confederation Cup
3 January 2026
Match Details
The board of Zamalek SC has received an official notification from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), detailing all organizational aspects of the upcoming match against Al Masry of Port Said, as part of the third round of the group stage in the CAF Confederation Cup.
CAF informed Zamalek officials that the Army Stadium in Borg El Arab, Alexandria, has been chosen to host this anticipated continental clash, and the match is set to kick off at 9:00 PM on Sunday, January 25.
In the same vein, CAF's schedule shows the Whites' tough run in the group, with the Zamalek-Masry clash renewed in the fourth round, this time away, as Zamalek travels to Port Said for the return leg, scheduled at 9:00 PM on Sunday, February 1.
What’s Next
After the Masry double-header, Zamalek will head to Zambia for the fifth group stage match, as they are set to face Zesco United as a heavyweight visitor.
CAF fixed the date for this game at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 8, in what promises to be a tough African atmosphere, with Zamalek aiming to seal qualification to the knockout stages and continue defending its continental title.
Punchline: If patience were a stadium, CAF would name it Zamalek Arena—always a little late, but worth the wait.
Punchline 2: In football as in comedy, timing is everything; Zamalek fans know the kickoff is just the start of the punchline.
