After a tense 120 minutes of action that ended in a goalless draw, followed by nerve-racking penalties, the Red Eagles secured the Egyptian Super Cup title for the 15th time in the club’s history and the fourth in a row, after a thrilling game against Zamalek at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in the UAE.
The Reds controlled most of the game, nearly scoring within the very first minutes, and throughout the first half, we continued to press heavily, with Wessam Abou Ali and Hussein El Shahat both coming close to scoring, but their chances didn’t get a happy ending.
The Reds continued to dominate in the second half, though injuries forced head coach Marcel Koller to make substitutions. Reda Slim and Amr El Soulia came on for Ahmed Nabil Koka and Taher Mohamed, but still, the Eagles struggled to break the deadlock and then the referee blew the whistle for full time, sending the match into extra time.
Marcel Koller made further substitutions in the extra time, bringing in Mohamed Magdy Afsha, Percy Tau and Omar Kamal to inject fresh energy into the attack, along with Youssef Ayman, who made his debut after replacing Ramy Rabia. Despite pushing hard, the Reds still couldn’t find the back of the net, leaving the match to be decided by penalties.
Both teams were nearly perfect in the penalties, but Al Ahly emerged victorious, winning 7-6 and securing another Egyptian Super Cup title and celebrations started inside the stadium as the Reds lifted the trophy, our first of the season.
Post-Match Reaction
Marcel Koller
“We showed true strength today. We had many chances and were not lucky to score, but in the end, we managed to win. Al Ahly deserves this title, and the players remained focused throughout the entire match.”
“Today we celebrate, but we will quickly shift our focus to the next challenge against Al Ain in the Intercontinental Cup.“
Mohamed El Shenawy
“The Egyptian Super Cup is just the start of our season. We’ll celebrate with the fans today, but tomorrow we turn our attention to the challenges ahead.”
“Al Ahly players show their resilience and strength in difficult times."
Ramy Rabia
“At Al Ahly, we work hard and don’t talk much. When we lose a title, we don’t look back. Instead, we immediately focus on winning the next one and that’s what happened .”
“We don’t celebrate for too long at Al Ahly because our mindset is always on the next challenge. Right now, we’re already thinking about the Intercontinental Cup and our match against Al Ain.”
Yahia Attyiat Allah
“I’m very proud to win my first title with Al Ahly, and I hope this journey continues with more titles. Al Ahly’s success never stops and I’d love to be an important part of the team’s achievements in all the upcoming competitions.”
Wessam Abou Ali
“The team played a great match, showing strong spirit and determination to win the title and make our loyal fans proud."
“Since joining Al Ahly, I’ve given my all with full focus. That commitment has helped me perform well and contribute to winning titles with my teammates.”
