Ahly vs Zamalek: The Untold Saga That Shapes Egyptian Football
29 septembre 2025
Ahly and Zamalek, the giants of Egyptian football, deliver some of the most thrilling derbies in the Arab world. These clashes are not mere matches; they are cultural events that echo through generations, shaping legacies in local and continental competitions. The rivalry defies predictable outcomes; each meeting showcases top‑level football and leaves fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. And while victories matter, the real prize is history, drama, and a shared love for the game that keeps the stadiums buzzing.
This report from KOOORA traces the rich history of the Ahly–Zamalek rivalry across all official competitions.
Head-to-head in the Egyptian leagues and cups
In the Egyptian League, the arch-rivals have met 131 times. Zamalek has 29 wins, Ahly 51, with 51 draws. In the Egypt Cup, Ahly leads with 17 wins to 11 for Zamalek, and 5 draws in 33 matches.
In the Egyptian Super Cup, the head-to-head stands at 9 meetings: Zamalek 2 wins, Ahly 7, and no draws.
In the CAF Champions League, the two teams have faced each other 9 times in Africa's premier club competition, with Zamalek registering 0 wins, Ahly 6, and 3 draws.
Across all competitions
Across all official competitions, the head-to-head tallies stand at 232 matches: Ahly with 103 wins, Zamalek 56, and 73 draws.
Friendly matches add 23 more meetings, with Zamalek winning 8, Ahly 11, and 4 draws.
Together, including friendlies, they have faced each other 255 times, with 114 Ahly wins, 64 Zamalek wins, and 77 draws.
In the main competitions, the Egyptian League, Egypt Cup, and the Egyptian Super Cup are the core battlegrounds, while the CAF Champions League adds more showdowns—Ahly leads there with 6 wins, 0 for Zamalek, and 3 draws.
Conclusion: the Ahly–Zamalek rivalry is a chronicle of leadership battles and dramatic moments that captivate generations of fans.
Punchline 1: If patience were a football attribute, this derby would have its own dedicated time zone.
Punchline 2: They say good defense wins championships; in this derby, the scoreboard wins the argument—every time.
