Derby Fire and Facts: Ahly Silence the Rumors with a 2-1 Victory over Zamalek

Match Recap

Today in Cairo, Al Ahly defeated Zamalek 2-1 at the Cairo Stadium, keeping pace in the ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League. Hossam Abdel-Majid put Zamalek ahead from a penalty in the 32nd minute, but Ahly answered swiftly as Hussein El Shahat, who came on as a substitute, leveled the score. The turning point arrived when Mahmoud Hassan \"Trezeguet\" added two goals, in the 71st and 78th minutes, securing the win for Al Ahly.

Al Ahly’s victory lifted their league tally to 15 points from eight games, placing them third and two points behind the leaders who had played nine matches. The result intensified the rivalry’s narrative and left Zamalek pondering consistency as the season progresses.

Rivalry, Rumors, and Next Steps

Walid Salah El-Din, head of the club’s football committee, delivered fiery post-match comments, congratulating the fans and the board while asserting that the performance answered those who doubted the team. He credited interim coach Emad El-Nahoun for steering the squad back to a winning path and emphasized that Al Ahly remains among Africa’s best when calm and focus are maintained.

El-Din added that preparation for the upcoming round against Kahraba Ismailia would be intense, with the aim of continuing the winning run and concluding the phase strongly before the international break. He urged fans to ignore circulating rumors and rely on official sources for news, denying speculation about specific names or negotiations and stressing that injuries are being managed carefully.

Around injuries, the club’s doctor Ahmed Gaballah said Taheer Mohammed Taheer felt cramps in his two adductor muscles during the Derby and was substituted; he will undergo a medical assessment to determine the extent of the issue and outline the rehabilitation plan.

Mohamed Hani, the right-back, expressed happiness with the win and dedicated it to the team’s supporters, urging everyone to keep their heads up and push for 100% effort in every match. He highlighted the leadership role of veteran players in restoring team spirit and appealed for continued fan support.

Adel Mostafa, the interim coach’s assistant, praised the display, noting that Ahly controlled most of the game and created numerous chances especially in the second half, attributing the success to solid tactical execution.

In sum, Al Ahly earned a deserved victory and now eyes sustained form in upcoming fixtures to reclaim top spots ahead of the international break, while countering rumors with demonstrations of quality on the pitch.

Punchlines: If rumors were goals, this derby would have broken the net. If gossip had precision, Ahly’s finishing would be the blueprint for the season.