History in Abu Dhabi: Al Ahly's dramatic Super Cup triumph over Zamalek
9 November 2025
Final: Al Ahly lift the Egyptian Super Cup in Abu Dhabi
Al Ahly captured the Egyptian Super Cup title for the sixteenth time with a 2-0 win over arch-rivals Zamalek, at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night.
The Moroccan forward Achraf Bencharki opened the scoring in the 44th minute, and Marwan Attia sealed the victory with a strike in the 72nd, as a closely fought final delivered moments of high drama.
A late Zamalek attempt was disallowed for a handball after a VAR check, as Turkish referee Khalil Umut signaled offside and negated the effort by the Tunisian Saifeddine Jaziri.
Al Ahly, under Danish coach Yies Torup, extended their lead as they cemented their status as Egypt’s most successful club, while Zamalek settled for runner-up this time around.
First half was a cautious start, with both sides testing the frame and the opposing defense, before Ahly’s breakthrough came from a well-worked move that found Bencharki in space to finish past the keeper.
The equalizer attempts by Zamalek were repeatedly repelled by a resilient Al Ahly backline, with Mohamed El Shennawy pulling off crucial saves to keep the score favorable for the Reds.
Second half saw Zamalek push for an equalizer, bringing on fresh legs, but Attia’s late strike extended the lead, effectively sealing the result for Al Ahly and sparking celebrations among the visitors.
In the match for third place, Ceramica Cleopatra dethroned Pyramids with a 2-1 victory at the same venue, as Ahmed Belhaj converted two penalties and clinched the podium finish for the Cairo-based side.
Al Ahly’s triumph marks another chapter in a storied rivalry, and confirms their dominance in Egyptian football as the trophy cabinet fills up once again. The final whistle left fans eager for the next chapter in this historic rivalry.
Punchline time: If Al Ahly’s defense were a sniper, they’d have a wear-and-tear discount—two shots, zero backlashes, and the scoreline still in their favor. Punchline two: With a win like this, the only thing heavier than the trophy is the team spirit in the Al Ahly dressing room—somebody call the movers, the pride just expanded to Abu Dhabi.
