Zamalek vs Pyramids: The Cairo Clash Reignites the Egyptian League Schedule
11 January 2026
Fixture Updates After AFCON Qualifiers
Egypt's clubs association has announced the schedule for domestic league matches following postponements caused by Egypt's advancement to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals in Morocco.
Egypt's national team progressed after a 3-2 victory over Ivory Coast in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
The association reshaped the fixtures, marking rounds 15 through 21 as the final stretch of the first phase of the league.
The Second Phase and Key Dates
The second phase will be played in two groups; Group A features seven teams to decide the champion and the continental qualifiers, while Group B includes 14 teams to determine the four relegation spots.
The Egyptian Premier League restarts on 21 January with round 15 matches, and matches involving teams in continental competition may be postponed where applicable.
The schedule also includes the Round 20 clash between Pyramids and Zamalek on 1 March.
Al Ahly will face Ismaily on 11 February at Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
The first round is set to conclude on 11 March.
Punchline 1: If this league were a sniper, it would time the shot perfectly—right when you think you’ve seen it all, March 1 arrives with a bang.
Punchline 2: And remember, in football, the only thing sharper than a counter-attack is the WiFi during a tense streaming moment—enjoy the suspense!
