Eternal rivals Al Ahly and Zamalek will clash in the Egyptian Super Cup final on Sunday, with kick-off at 5:30 PM Cairo time. Zamalek advanced after a tough penalty shootout victory over Pyramids FC in the semi-final, while Al Ahly secured their spot by defeating Ceramica Cleopatra 2-1.
This year's Egyptian Super Cup final brings together Al Ahly, the Egyptian League champions, and Zamalek, the Egypt Cup winners, in an eagerly anticipated matchup. Both teams qualified through strong semi-final performances. Zamalek edged out Pyramids FC in a dramatic semi-final that ended in a draw before securing victory in a penalty shootout, allowing them to catch up with their arch-rival Al Ahly.
Al Ahly, meanwhile, defeated Ceramica Cleopatra, the EFL Cup champions, 2-1. Goals came from Mahmoud Hassan Trézéguet and Gredishar for Al Ahly, with Marwan Othman Otaka scoring the lone reply for Ceramica. Pyramids FC holds the tournament's Golden Card slot.
Prior to the final, the third- and fourth-place match between Pyramids and Ceramica Cleopatra is scheduled for 2:30 PM on the same day. Fans can watch the final live on multiple satellite channels, including ON Sports 2, Abu Dhabi Sports 1, and Dubai Sports.
The clash represents a major sporting event in Egypt, with the teams competing based on their recent titles.