The upcoming clash between Al Ahly and Zamalek in the 2023 Egyptian Cup final is eagerly anticipated by football enthusiasts across the Arab world, particularly among fans of the Red Devils and the White Knights, ahead of the “Cairo Derby,” marking the 247th summit between Egypt’s football giants.
Al Ahly holds the record for the most victories in the derby’s history, having won 108 matches out of 246 encounters, with 80 draws, while Zamalek emerged victorious in 58 matches.
The two teams have previously met in 32 cup matches, including 19 finals, the most recent being in July 2022, where Zamalek secured a 2-1 victory.
During the 19 Egyptian Cup finals between the football powerhouses, Al Ahly won 9 matches, the same as Zamalek, with one match ending in a draw.
The Al Ahly vs. Zamalek Egyptian Cup final is scheduled for next Friday, kicking off at 7:00 PM Cairo time and 8:00 PM Mecca time at the First Park Stadium, the stronghold of the Saudi club Al-Nassr in Riyadh.
Al Ahly’s average age stands at 26.8 years, while Zamalek’s average age is 26.5 years. Al Ahly boasts 7 foreign players compared to Zamalek’s 6.
The Red Devils significantly outstrip the White Knights in terms of marketing value. The marketing value of Al Ahly players amounts to €32.48 million, compared to Zamalek’s €19.55 million, according to the renowned website “Transfermarkt.”
Malian star Aliou Dieng, the midfielder of Al Ahly, holds the highest marketing value within the Red Castle with €4.5 million, followed by defender Mohamed Abdel-Moneim with €3 million, and goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy with €2.5 million.
On the other hand, Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” leads with a marketing value of €5 million, the highest among players from both teams, followed by the injured defender Mahmoud Hamdi “El Wensh” with €1.5 million.
Meanwhile, left-back Mohamed Abdel-Shafy has the lowest marketing value among players from both teams, with €40,000 due to age and limited participation.
