What did the Egyptian clubs do in their last local test before the start of the African competitions?
The four Egyptian clubs participating in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup faced important domestic tests before embarking on their continental journeys. Al Ahly secured a victory over Zamalek in the Cairo derby, while Pyramids defeated Ceramica, and ZED settled for a draw against Al Mokawloon Al Arab. These results provided the teams with different signals ahead of their upcoming matches in the African competitions.
Al Ahly Overcomes Zamalek with Two Goals
Al Ahly achieved an important victory over their traditional rivals Zamalek, winning 2-0 in the Cairo derby held during the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. This win gave the Red Devils a morale boost ahead of their participation in the CAF Confederation Cup this season, as the coaching staff aims to leverage this domestic success for a strong start in the continental arena.
Pyramids Turns the Tables on Ceramica with a Four-Goal Performance
Pyramids delivered an impressive attacking display against Ceramica, coming from behind to secure a resounding 4-1 victory in the sixth round of the league. The Sky Blues scored four goals to confirm their attacking strength and top the league table with a perfect record, ahead of their anticipated clash with South Sudan's Al Merrikh in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Round of 32, where they aim to transfer their domestic dominance to the continental stage.
ZED and Al Mokawloon Share Points Before African Challenge
ZED settled for a 1-1 draw with Al Mokawloon Al Arab in their match during the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. ZED is preparing for a tough encounter against Tanzania's Azam United in the CAF Confederation Cup, aiming to correct the mistakes that emerged in the domestic match and get ready in the best possible shape for the continental competition.
