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2 Channels Set to Broadcast Al Ahly-Zamalek Encounter


Thu 20 Feb 2020 | 08:00 AM
Mohamed Helba

A few hours before the Egyptian Super Cup most-awaited encounter between Al Ahly and Zamalek, here are the channels set to air the game.

At 19:00 CLT, lights will be shed on Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, where the clash will be held.

Abu Dhabi Sports, and On Sport channels are set to air the game.

The Red Devils are looking forward to claiming their 12th trophy, whilst the White Knights seek to lift their fourth title.

The Super Cup is held between the Egyptian League and Egypt Cup winners. This edition of the Super Cup is for the 2018- 19 season as the Red Devils claimed the Egyptian Premier League title, while the Whites scooped the Egypt Cup trophy.

The Red Devils have the upper hand over the White Knights during their clashes in this tournament as both teams faced each other six times before. Al Ahly won five confrontations, while Zamalek won only one game during their clashes in the tournament.

Here is the History of the Egyptian Super Cup Derby:

2003-2004

The first encounter between them was in 2003-2004 season at Cairo Military Academy Stadium,where the Red Devils defeated the Whites 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout.

https://youtu.be/N4sy_r5kQws

2008

Four years later, both teams played their second encounter in the Super Cup at Cairo Stadium.

The Red Devils entered this clash as the Premier League winners, while the Whites played that game as the Egyptian Cup champions. Al Ahly managed to defeat Zamalek with two unanswered goals, scooping the title.

https://youtu.be/MctAVaphslU

2014

The Red Devils played the White Knights in 2014 at Cairo Stadium, where Al Ahly lifted the title after overcoming Zamalek 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout.

https://youtu.be/LTf2Frs87UA

2015

Al Ahly, who entered the Super in that year as the Egyptian Cup winners, scooped their second consecutive Super Cup trophy over Zamalek, who played as the Egyptian Premier League champions. They defeated the Whites 3-2 after a thrilling game.

https://youtu.be/zA0oTlo42VI

2016

One year later, the White Knights achieved their first trophy over the Red Devils and their third demotic Super Cup title in history after defeating Al Ahly 3-1 in a penalty shootout.

https://youtu.be/9SCE6qP1ZH0

2017-18:

The Red Devils managed to claim the title after snatching a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Whites at Borg Al Arab Stadium.

https://youtu.be/sR6fW9_N_Gk