Zamalek vs Pyramids: A Historic Duel for Egyptian Super Cup Glory in Abu Dhabi
6 November 2025
Match Context
Football fans in Egypt will be watching tonight as Abu Dhabi hosts a high-stakes Egyptian Super Cup clash at Al Nahyan Stadium, where Zamalek confronts Pyramids in a semi-final that could redefine momentum for the season.
The game matters greatly for both clubs: Zamalek aims to reaffirm its storied trophy-laden tradition, while Pyramids, one of the sport’s newer powerhouses in Egypt, seeks to prove it can win major silverware on the big stage.
Stakes on the line
The match arrives at a decisive point in the campaign, offering each side a chance to quiet the noise and build confidence heading toward the title quest in domestic competitions, with the Super Cup title seen as a springboard for the rest of the year.
For Zamalek, victory would provide a huge morale boost for the new coaching staff and players, strengthening fan faith in their ability to compete for all trophies. For Pyramids, a win would underline their rise among Egypt’s elite clubs and cement their claim as serious contenders on the big stage.
Head-to-Head and What’s at Stake
Historically, 23 meetings have pitted the two sides, with a combined 85 goals. Zamalek has struck 50 of those, while Pyramids have netted 35. The rivalry’s early meetings, dating back to 2018–2019 in the league, yielded a thrilling 3-3 draw that underscored both teams’ attacking intent from the outset.
The most recent encounter before today’s clash occurred in the Egypt Cup last season, finishing 1-1 before Zamalek edged the victory on penalties to lift the cup.
Tonight also marks the second time the two clubs have met in the Egyptian Super Cup. The previous edition, held at the same venue, saw Zamalek prevail in a shootout (5–4) after a 1–1 finish in regular time.
As for the path to the final, the winner will face the victor of the Al Ahly vs Ceramica Cleopatra tie in a grand finale scheduled for Sunday, making this semi-final more than a mere gate to the final — it’s a gateway to the season’s defining moment.
Kick-off, Referees, and Kit Notes
The match is set to kick off at 19:30 local time in Cairo (20:30 UAE time). In the event of a draw at the end of 90 minutes, the match will go directly to penalties to decide who advances, continuing a trend that has added extra drama to this fixture in recent editions.
The officiating team for the showdown includes referee Mohamed Maarouf, with assistants Sami Hallel and Tarek Mustafa, and Zaed Al-Naimi as the fourth official. The technical meeting confirmed the kits: Zamalek will wear their white home kit with the goalkeeper in purple, while Pyramids will don black with their goalkeeper in orange. Both teams agreed to penalties as the tiebreaker if regulation time ends level.
Additionally, supervisory notes touched on competition safeguards: the newly discussed concussion substitution rule will not yet be applied in this tournament, and the match will allow up to five substitutions across three stoppages, aligning with traditional discipline protocols for this fixture.
The winner’s prize is a ticket to the final against the winner of the Al Ahly-Ceramica Cleopatra clash, set for Sunday, sealing one of Egyptian football’s marquee showdowns.
Two punchlines to close: If drama were a weapon, this game would be a sniper’s best moment — precise, deadly, and likely to leave fans breathless. And if suspense paid wages, this semi-final would be rolling in overtime salaries, because the only thing certain about this fixture is uncertainty with a capital U.
