Derby on the Edge: Zamalek Handball Edges Al Ahly in a Thriller
5 December 2025
Match Summary
Zamalek Handball secured a crucial 22-20 victory over their archrivals Al Ahly on Friday at Heliopolis Club in Shorouk, as the 17th round of the Egyptian Premier League unfolded.
The opening half finished in a 9-9 stalemate, with standout performances from Zamalek's "Hand Commandos", notably their keeper Felfel, who repelled several waves of danger.
In the second period, the Cairo giants found a late edge, completing a tense comeback to win by a margin of two.
The match, hosted at Heliopolis Club in Shorouk, was played behind closed doors at the host club's request.
Egypt's Handball Federation allowed a limited presence: 25 officials from each board and five federation-media members.
Punchline: The scoreboard finally slept—until the next derby, when defense will probably file for overtime.
Punchline 2: In handball terms, today’s heroes scored with two hands—one for the goal, one for the mic.
