Amer Sabry praises Zamalek fans and sets sights on Super Cup glory against Al Ahly
Zamalek assistant coach Amer Sabry has hailed his team’s determination following their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Pyramids FC, which secured a place in the Egyptian Super Cup final against arch-rivals Al Ahly.
Speaking to the club’s media centre after the win, Sabry expressed pride in his players’ performance and gratitude to Zamalek’s supporters, describing the triumph as a reward for the team’s preparation and discipline against one of Egypt’s strongest sides.
“The technical staff prepared well for the Pyramids match, and we dealt with the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent, and we achieved the required goal,”
said Sabry, reflecting on the tactical approach that saw Zamalek edge their opponents in a tense encounter.
The match, held at Al Nahyan Stadium, ended goalless after regular time before Zamalek prevailed 5–4 on penalties, booking their place in the Super Cup final.
The victory marked a crucial moment in the club’s campaign, restoring confidence and momentum ahead of a high-stakes clash with Al Ahly, Egypt’s most successful club.
Sabry acknowledged the scale of the challenge that awaits in the final, but insisted that Zamalek will approach the match with focus and belief.
“The final match against Al Ahly will have its own special considerations, and we will work hard to return to Egypt with the Super Cup,”
he stated, underlining the team’s determination to deliver silverware for the fans.
The coach also took the opportunity to send a heartfelt message to the Zamalek faithful, whose passionate support has continued to inspire the squad through recent challenges.
“I thank the great fans of Zamalek Club for their support, and I assure them that they have a great team and top-level players, and we will all work to make them happy,”
Sabry concluded.
Zamalek’s qualification for the Super Cup final represents a significant step forward for the club, which has been striving to reclaim its place at the top of Egyptian football.
Their upcoming showdown with Al Ahly promises to be another fierce chapter in one of Africa’s most storied rivalries — one that will test both teams’ tactical discipline and emotional resilience.
With confidence high and unity restored, Zamalek will now turn their full attention to preparing for the decisive final, as they look to crown their campaign with a trophy and deliver joy to their loyal supporters.
