Zamalek Today 2026/2027: Results, Team News and the Road to the Al Ahly Derby

Editorial update: 17 September 2026. Zamalek began the defence of their Egyptian league title in 2026/2027 unbeaten: five matches, four wins, one draw and 13 points. KORARAB keeps this page as a permanent club hub connecting results, current-season context, history and upcoming fixtures.

The permanent entity is the Zamalek club page, while the wider competition picture is available through the Egyptian league page and Egypt hub.

How did Zamalek start 2026/2027?

Zamalek opened with a 0-0 draw against Al Ittihad Alexandria on 21 August. They then built momentum: a 3-0 win over National Bank on 26 August, 2-1 against Montakhab Suez Petrojet on 31 August, 2-0 over Abu Qir Fertilizers on 8 September and 1-0 away to Ghazl El Mahalla on 16 September.

Recent results

• 16 September 2026: Ghazl El Mahalla 0-1 Zamalek.
• 8 September 2026: Zamalek 2-0 Abu Qir Fertilizers.
• 31 August 2026: Montakhab Suez Petrojet 1-2 Zamalek.
• 26 August 2026: Zamalek 3-0 National Bank.
• 21 August 2026: Zamalek 0-0 Al Ittihad Alexandria.

The total after five rounds was 13 points from four wins and a draw, with no defeat. It is a strong start, not a final verdict on the title race.

Late win against Ghazl El Mahalla

The Matchweek 5 game remained goalless until the closing minutes. Ahmed Sherif converted a penalty in the 88th minute to give Zamalek a 1-0 win.

A late victory demonstrates the ability to solve a difficult match, but it does not guarantee the same pattern in the next fixture.

The Abu Qir Fertilizers match

Zamalek won 2-0 in Matchweek 4. Mohamed Ismail opened the scoring in the 17th minute and Ahmed Sherif added the second in the 87th. That took the club to 10 points before the Ghazl El Mahalla victory raised the total to 13.

When is Zamalek’s next league match?

The published schedule listed the next league fixture as the derby against Al Ahly on 11 October 2026. Because it follows a break, the final date and time should be checked in the Match Center.

The derby carries its own history, but KORARAB never treats past results as a forecast. Any prediction remains separate pre-match analysis.

Zamalek in the new league format

The 2026/2027 competition contains 20 clubs. Only the top six after the first phase move into the title and continental-place group. Thirteen points provide a strong base, but the immediate structural objective is to stay inside that top six.

Defending the title

Zamalek finished 2025/2026 as Egyptian champions. They therefore begin the new campaign as holders, but no points carry over from the previous year. The title is context; 2026/2027 is assessed from zero.

Zamalek’s African history

Founded in 1911, Zamalek have won the CAF Champions League five times: 1984, 1986, 1993, 1996 and 2002. The club also won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2019 and 2024 and has collected other continental honours.

Early-season contributors

Chico Banza, Hossam Ashraf, Ahmed Abdel Rahim “Isho”, Mohamed Ismail and Ahmed Sherif all scored in the opening run. Sherif scored against Abu Qir and then produced the late winner against Ghazl El Mahalla.

How KORARAB covers Zamalek

The club page holds the long-term context. The Match Center carries exact dates and results. News is reserved for distinct verified developments, and predictions remain separate from actual results.

What matters before the derby?

The break after Matchweek 5 brings focus to player fitness, international duty and recovery. No assumed line-up should be treated as confirmed until official information is released.

Frequently asked questions

How many points did Zamalek have after five matches?

13 points from four wins and one draw.

What was the latest result in the snapshot?

A 1-0 win over Ghazl El Mahalla through Ahmed Sherif’s 88th-minute penalty.

When is Al Ahly vs Zamalek?

The published schedule listed 11 October 2026, subject to final match confirmation.

How many CAF Champions League titles have Zamalek won?

Five.

When were Zamalek founded?

1911.

Where can I follow results?

On the Zamalek page and in the KORARAB Match Center.

Summary

Zamalek began 2026/2027 with 13 points and no defeats. It is a strong platform for a title defence, but the campaign remains at an early stage and the next derby will be a separate test.