Al Ahly fans mark 6 October War anniversary with tribute before Zamalek derby

Al Ahly supporters displayed a series of banners commemorating the 6 October War before their side’s meeting with Zamalek.

The messages, arranged as a large tifo in the stands, highlighted the role played by Al Ahly fans during the conflict. Two of the banners read: “8,000 Al Ahly fans donated blood” and “Al Ahly visited the front.”

The tribute comes as Egypt marks the 53rd anniversary of the 1973 6 October War, when the Egyptian army crossed the Suez Canal and reclaimed territory from the Zionist enemy, restoring Sinai to Egypt.

Zamalek are due to face Al Ahly shortly in the sixth round of the Egyptian league.