The Egyptian Derby Summit Al Ahly vs Zamalek – Title Race Before Africa | Date, Channels, Frequency & Lineups
The Egyptian Derby Summit Al Ahly vs Zamalek - Title Race Before Africa | Date, Channels, Frequency & Lineups
The Egyptian Derby Summit Al Ahly vs Zamalek – Title Race Before Africa | Date, Channels, Frequency & Lineups
The Egyptian football world will stop on Sunday 11-10-2026 at 08:00 PM Cairo time for the biggest derby in Africa. Al Ahly vs Zamalek in Round 6 of the Egyptian Premier League at Cairo International Stadium is not just a classic, it is a direct battle for the league leadership before the CAF Champions League group stage starts.
Match Info: Al Ahly vs Zamalek – Round 6
- Match: Al Ahly vs Zamalek – Egyptian Derby
- Competition: Egyptian Premier League – Round 6
- Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
- Time: 08:00 PM Cairo Time (20:00)
- Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
- Referee: Radi Obrinovich
- Countdown: 19 Hours 38 Minutes Remaining
Where to Watch: Channels and Commentators
The derby will be broadcast live and exclusively on ON Sport Network:
- ON Sport (Main): Commentator Ayman El Kashif
- ON Sport (Second Audio): Commentator Mohamed El Shazly
- ON Sport Max: Commentator Bilal Allam
- ON Sport Max: Commentator Momen Hassan
ON Sport Frequency 2026 on Nilesat – How to Watch at 8 PM
Set your receiver to watch the derby at 8 PM:
| Channel | ON Sport / ON Time Sports |
|---|---|
| Satellite | Nilesat 7° West |
| Frequency | 11861 |
| Polarization | Vertical (V) |
| Symbol Rate | 27500 |
| FEC | 5/6 |
| Quality | HD – Free To Air |
Also available on 10853 Horizontal 27500 for ON Sport Max HD.
Al Ahly Predicted Lineup vs Zamalek (4-2-3-1) – 8 PM Match
From official app data:
- GK: 31 – Shobeir
- DEF: 30 – Hani, 3 – Dari, 2 – Marei, 24 – Tawfik
- DMF: 13 – Attia, 21 – Mahmoud
- AMF: 25 – Zizo, 22 – Ashour, 17 – Ben Sharqi
- ST: 9 – Benghedida
Al Ahly will rely on Zizo against his former club Zamalek at 8 PM. Ben Sharqi on the left wing is the most dangerous player. Imam Ashour as number 10 is the playmaker. The full-backs Hani and Tawfik will push forward to support the attack.
Zamalek Predicted Lineup vs Al Ahly (4-2-3-1)
- GK: 37 – Suleiman
- DEF: 4 – Gaber, 24 – Ismail, 28 – El Wensh, 3 – Bentayek
- DMF: 12 – Rabia, 17 – Shehata
- AMF: 98 – El Dabbagh, 19 – El Said, 81 – Banza
- ST: 7 – Ashraf
Zamalek will depend on experience. Abdullah El Said (19) will lead the attack. Banza (81) will be key on the left to attack Hani. El Wensh (28) is the defensive leader and dangerous in corners.
Tactical Analysis – Why 8 PM Derby Will Decide League Top
Both teams use same formation 4-2-3-1, so the battle at 8 PM will be in midfield. Attia vs Rabia is the physical battle. Zizo vs Bentayek on Al Ahly right side will be the main duel to watch. If Zizo can cut inside, Al Ahly will score.
For Zamalek, Banza vs Hani on the left side is the chance. Hani is offensive, leaving space behind him. Banza can exploit this at 8 PM.
Set pieces will decide the game. Both teams have tall defenders. Free kicks near the box by Ashour and El Said will be very dangerous.
Psychologically, the team that scores first at 8 PM will control the game. Derby is always emotional and red cards are expected.
Why This Derby is More Important Before Africa
This match at 8 PM is not just 3 points. Al Ahly and Zamalek will both start African Champions League next week. The winner tonight will go to Africa top of Egyptian league with huge confidence. Loser will be under pressure.
Storylines: Zizo faces Zamalek for first time after moving to Al Ahly. Ben Sharqi faces his old club Zamalek. This makes the 8 PM derby emotional.
Prediction – Al Ahly vs Zamalek 8 PM
Cairo International Stadium will be full at 8 PM. Expect 2-1 for Al Ahly. Goals: Ben Sharqi and Benghedida for Al Ahly, Ashraf for Zamalek. But derby has no favorite.
Do not miss Al Ahly vs Zamalek on Sunday 11-10-2026 at 08:00 PM on ON Sport at Cairo International Stadium – Frequency 11861 Vertical on Nilesat.
