Zamalek Club announced its triumph in the Egyptian Premier League championship for the fifteenth time in the club’s history, following its victory over Ceramica Cleopatra with a single unanswered goal.

Match Details

The white team hosted Ceramica Cleopatra on Wednesday evening, as part of the seventh round of the championship stage in the Egyptian Premier League, at Cairo International Stadium.

Winning Goal

Palestinian international Oday Al-Dabbagh scored the winning goal for Zamalek in the ninth minute of the match, taking advantage of a mistake by Saad Samir that led to a clearance, then shot with his left foot from inside the penalty area into the net.

Penalty Opportunities

In the 56th minute, Ceramica Cleopatra missed a penalty awarded after Hussein El-Sayed obstructed player Mohamed Awad, as goalkeeper Mohamed Awad used his hand to save the shot taken by Ahmed Belhaj.

Impact on the Standings

Zamalek’s points increased to 56, maintaining the top of the league table with a two-point lead over second-placed Pyramids. Ceramica Cleopatra remained at 44 points in fourth place.

Context of the Title

This is Zamalek’s fifteenth title in the history of the Egyptian League, with the team’s last triumph occurring in 2022 under the leadership of coach Jesualdo Ferreira. Zamalek could have secured the title with a draw or an additional win against Ceramica Cleopatra, without needing to consider results from other teams.

It is noted that Al Ahly remains the most decorated club in the Egyptian League, having won the title 45 times.

Cairo International Stadium

Cairo International Stadium, located in the Nasr City district of Cairo, Egypt, is a multi-purpose sports complex best known as the home of the Egyptian national football team. Originally built in 1960 to host the 1965 Pan Arab Games, it has since undergone several renovations, most notably for the 2006 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. With a current capacity of over 75,000, it stands as one of Africa’s largest and most iconic stadiums.

Egyptian League

The “Egyptian League” is not a place or cultural site, but rather the top professional football league in Egypt, officially known as the Egyptian Premier League. Established in 1948, it is one of the oldest and most competitive football leagues in Africa, with clubs like Al Ahly and Zamalek dominating its history and achieving continental success.