Soccer-Zamalek claim 15th Egyptian league title

Zamalek secured ​their 15th Egyptian Premier ​League title following ‌a 1-0 ​victory over Ceramica Cleopatra on Wednesday, rebounding from their recent ‌African Confederation Cup final disappointment. Heading into the final round, three teams remained in contention, but Zamalek required ‌only a point to clinch the title regardless ‌of other results. Oday Dabbagh netted the decisive goal after eight minutes to put Zamalek in control.

Zamalek secured ​their 15th Egyptian Premier ​League title following ‌a 1-0 ​victory over Ceramica Cleopatra on Wednesday, rebounding from their recent ‌African Confederation Cup final disappointment. Heading into the final round, three teams remained in contention, but Zamalek required ‌only a point to clinch the title regardless ‌of other results.

Oday Dabbagh netted the decisive goal after eight minutes to put Zamalek in control. The Cairo side had ⁠a second ​goal ruled ⁠out in the second half when Chico Banza’s effort was ⁠disallowed for a foul, while Cleopatra missed a penalty ​11 minutes after the break.

The win ended Zamalek’s ⁠league title drought since 2022 and saw them dethrone ⁠holders ​Al Ahly, who finished third, three points behind the champions and one adrift of runners-up ⁠Pyramids. Earlier this month, Zamalek fell short in the African Confederation ⁠Cup ⁠final, losing 8-7 on penalties to Algeria’s USM Alger after a 1-1 aggregate ‌draw.