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Al Ahly–Zamalek derby security plan set for 40,000 fans at Cairo Stadium
October 11, 2026 at 09:27 AM
Al Ahly host Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League's sixth round at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, with kickoff set for 8 PM.
- Security official Major General Sherif Talaat said plans cover 40,000 fans, 20,000 per team, with designated gates and entry routes.
- Talaat urged supporters to arrive early and leave flares, fireworks and solid objects at home.
- Stadium gates open at 3 PM, five hours before kickoff.
- Salah Salem gate serves Al Ahly fans, Nasr Road gate serves Zamalek fans, Al Rashdan serves first-class and main-box seats.