Al Ahly and Zamalek are set to clash at 7:00 PM today, Friday, March 8th, 2024, in the final match of the 2022-2023 Egypt Cup. The match will take place at the “Al-Oula Park,” the home ground of the Saudi club Al-Nassr, in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
This encounter marks the third meeting between Al Ahly and Zamalek on the same date, March 8th, following two previous encounters. One ended in a goalless draw, while the other saw Al Ahly emerge victorious.
Victory in the First Encounter between Al Ahly and Zamalek on March 8th
On March 8th, 1946, Al Ahly faced Zamalek in the final round of the Cairo League season 1946. The rivalry was intense as both teams were tied with 8 points each.
Al Ahly secured victory with a solitary goal scored by Mahmoud El Mahlami. This win secured Al Ahly’s twelfth Cairo League title.
Draw in the Second Encounter between Al Ahly and Zamalek
The two teams met again on the final matchday of the 1980-1981 Egyptian League season on March 8th, 1981. The match was crucial as it would determine the league champions, with Al Ahly leading with 40 points compared to Zamalek’s 39 points.
The match ended in a goalless draw, granting Al Ahly the league title and placing Zamalek in second position. The match was a gripping affair, with the outcome undecided until the final minutes.
