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Zamalek splits camps ahead of Al Ahly derby
October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Zamalek's first team has entered a closed training camp Tuesday to prepare for Sunday's Premier League derby against Al Ahly.
- Zamalek's first team, under coach Mo'tamed Gamal, began a closed camp in the New Administrative Capital on Tuesday for the Sunday derby against Al Ahly.
- A club source said a separate camp will open at a Cairo hotel for the team facing ZED in the League Cup, led by Ibrahim Salah.
- Zamalek notified 16 youth players, born in 2007 and 2009, to join the camp for Wednesday's League Cup group-stage match against ZED.
- Zamalek sits second in the league with 13 points, ahead of third-placed Al Ahly on goal difference, while Pyramids leads with 15.