Egyptian League Standings After Al Ahly vs. Zamalek Draw

Al Ahly and Zamalek played out a 1-1 draw in the highly anticipated Cairo Derby on Saturday, February 22, 2025, as part of Matchday 15 of the Nile League.

Egyptian League Standings After Matchday 15

1. Pyramids – 33 points (14 matches)
2. Al Ahly – 33 points (15 matches)
3. Zamalek – 28 points (15 matches)
4. National Bank – 25 points (15 matches)
5. Al Masry – 24 points (15 matches)
6. Haras El Hodood – 22 points (15 matches)
7. Ceramica Cleopatra – 21 points (15 matches)
8. Tala'ea El Gaish – 20 points (14 matches)
9. Pharco – 19 points (15 matches)
10. Petrojet – 19 points (15 matches)
11. Al Ittihad – 18 points (15 matches)
12. Smouha – 17 points (15 matches)
13. Zed FC – 16 points (14 matches)
14. Ghazl El Mahalla – 14 points (14 matches)
15. El Gouna – 12 points (15 matches)
16. Ismaily – 12 points (14 matches)
17. ENPPI – 10 points (15 matches)
18. Modern Sport – 9 points (15 matches)

Zamalek’s Moroccan defender Mahmoud Bentayg was named the Best Player in the derby after scoring the equalizer.

Coach Marcel Koller's Response to Al Ahly’s Draw:

• Immediate Return to Training: Players were taken back to the El-Tetsh Stadium for a post-match analysis session.
• No Rest Day: Training resumes Sunday to prepare for Haras El Hodood in Matchday 16.
• Tactical Adjustments: Koller held a team meeting to discuss mistakes and how to improve performances.

Achraf Bencharki’s Historic Goal:

• First foreign player to score for both Al Ahly & Zamalek in Cairo Derby history.
• 9th player ever to score in the derby for both teams, joining legends like Gamal Abdel Hamid, Ahmed Hassan, and Mahmoud Kahraba.
• 979 days since his last Cairo Derby goal (June 19, 2022) for Zamalek.
• Signed for Al Ahly on a free transfer in the winter window.
• Did not celebrate his goal out of respect for Zamalek fans, having played for the club from 2019 to 2022.

Next Match for Al Ahly:

• Opponent: Haras El Hodood
• Date: To be confirmed
• Competition: Nile League, Matchday 16

In order to stay ahead of league leaders Pyramids, who still have one game left, Al Ahly will try to recover with a victory.