Egyptian giants Zamalek SC and Al Ahly FC are set to meet in the Cairo Derby on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Cairo International Stadium. The match will be part of the sixth round of the 2026/27 Egyptian Premier League season.
Zamalek will enter the clash as defending champions after winning the league title last season for the 15th time in the club’s history. Al Ahly, meanwhile, will be looking for a crucial result against their biggest rivals in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in Egyptian football.
Al Ahly will be led by head coach Hussein Ammouta, who was appointed to take charge of the team this year and has stated that his ambition is to compete for every available trophy. Ahead of the derby, both teams had collected 13 points from their opening five matches, with Zamalek holding the advantage on goal difference over Al Ahly.
The Cairo Derby has long been one of the biggest fixtures in Egyptian and African football due to the history and fierce rivalry between Zamalek and Al Ahly. The October 11 encounter is therefore expected to bring intense pressure both on and off the pitch, with both sides seeking valuable points in the title race.
