Zamalek face National Bank of Egypt in search of Egyptian Premier League lift

Zamalek will look for their first win of the 2026-27 Egyptian Premier League season when they meet National Bank of Egypt at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday.

The two sides go into the second round of the campaign without a point between them. Zamalek began with a goalless draw against Al Ittihad Alexandria, while National Bank of Egypt suffered a 1-0 defeat by Abu Qir Fertilizers in their opening fixture.

Zamalek are aiming to respond immediately after a disappointing start and collect all three points to improve their position in the table. The Egyptian club will also be hoping to provide a positive response for their supporters after failing to score in the opening round.

National Bank of Egypt, meanwhile, want to make a strong impression against one of the country’s most prominent sides. Having lost their first match, they are seeking their opening points of the league season and will view the fixture as an opportunity to recover quickly.

The contrasting ambitions of the teams are expected to produce a competitive encounter. Zamalek are pursuing their first victory, while National Bank of Egypt are attempting to put their first result on the board after defeat by Abu Qir Fertilizers.

How to watch

ON Sport holds the exclusive rights to broadcast matches from the 2026-27 Egyptian Premier League. The National Bank of Egypt v Zamalek fixture will therefore be available on the network with Arabic commentary.

Viewers who prefer online streaming can watch the match through the ON SPORT application. The game will also be available via the Kora Plus website.

ON Sport has not yet announced the commentator who will cover National Bank of Egypt v Zamalek.

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Match details

National Bank of Egypt play Zamalek on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, at Cairo International Stadium.

Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 local time in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The match will begin at 21:00 in the United Arab Emirates.

The fixture is part of the second round of the 2026-27 Egyptian Premier League. Zamalek’s opening draw with Al Ittihad Alexandria left them still waiting for their first win, while National Bank of Egypt are looking to earn their first points after their narrow loss to Abu Qir Fertilizers.