Abu Dhabi Showdown: Can Al Ahly Clinch the Egyptian Super Cup Against Zamalek?
8 November 2025
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Danish coach Yees Torup has confirmed that Al Ahly is fully prepared to face Zamalek in the Egyptian Super Cup final, scheduled for tomorrow at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Before the final, the third-place match between Pyramids and Ceramica Cleopatra will also be held at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
At the press conference, Torup stressed that beating Ceramica Cleopatra to reach the final was a significant step and that this historic clash carries special meaning for Al Ahly and its fans. The team is here to win the title, and they are eager for the supporters to back them in the stadium.
He added that the squad constantly evaluates and works on improvements; no team plays perfectly, but learning from mistakes is key. The attacking cohesion shown against Ceramica was impressive, and his system relies on freedom of movement in midfield, with the group performance as a whole taking precedence.
Torup also noted that all players are fully fit for the final and that the starting XI will be decided after the final training session today.
Gradiçar had a strong display against CeramiCa and was substituted only to protect him from fatigue; there are players returning from injury, including Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet.
Mohamed El Shennawy, the captain, stressed that the team aims to please the fans and has prepared intensely for the final at the Abu Dhabi stadium. He added that the supporters are a driving force and that a celebration with them would be the perfect ending.
The technical meeting for the final outlined the kits: Al Ahly will wear red shirts with white shorts and red socks, with the goalkeeper in light blue. Zamalek will wear white shirts with black shorts and an orange goalkeeper kit. If the match ends in a draw, extra time will be played, and if necessary, penalties will determine the champion.
In a separate note, the third-place match between Pyramids and Ceramica Cleopatra is described: Pyramids in full black, Ceramica in white with blue accents, and the goalkeeper in green. A draw would also lead to penalties to decide the third place.
On injuries and readiness, the medical staff confirmed Genik Gradiçar is fit for the final, while Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet left the semi-final with some discomfort but is deemed ready. Mohamed Sherif and Ahmed Reda are also reported fully fit as per the coach’s assessment.
With the stage set in the UAE, this final promises a fierce showdown between two giants of Egyptian football and a test of character for both squads.
Punchlines: If the trophy starts dripping with sweat, that’s just the stadium doing cardio for the fans. If Al Ahly win, the trophy might need its own weightlifting routine; if Zamalek pull it off, Cairo will need a bigger shelf and a longer victory lap.
