Al Ahly achieved a decisive 3-0 victory over Zamalek on May 1, 2026, during the 132nd Cairo Derby at Cairo International Stadium. Achraf Bencharki’s standout performance included two goals and one assist, reigniting Al Ahly’s title hopes.
This match marked a critical point in the Egyptian League. Al Ahly and Zamalek have long been rivals, and this latest encounter further intensified their storied rivalry.
Key events of the match:
- Bencharki opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a header.
- Hussein El Shahat added a second goal in the 31st minute.
- Zamalek missed a penalty in the 55th minute, saved by Mostafa Shobeir.
- Al Ahly also missed a penalty in the 65th minute when Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet hit the post.
- Bencharki scored his second goal in the 74th minute to finalize the score at 3-0.
The match was part of the fifth round of the championship phase of the Nile Egyptian League. With this win, Al Ahly raised their points total to 47, while Zamalek and Pyramids FC both sit at 50 points.
This victory not only boosts Al Ahly’s standings but also emphasizes their resilience in pursuit of the league title.