Egypt’s Al Ahly claimed its 15th Egyptian Super Cup title on Thursday, 24 October, after defeating their historic rivals Zamalek 7-6 in a tense penalty shootout in Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The match remained goalless through regular and extra time, leading to the decisive penalty shootout. Al Ahly dominated the first half, pressuring Zamalek’s defense repeatedly. Hussein El Shahat nearly opened the scoring in the eighth minute, but a sharp save from Zamalek’s Mohamed Awaad kept the game level. Al Ahly continued to threaten, with Yahia Attiat Allah and Wessam Abou Ali both hitting the post from free-kicks, while the white knights ’sole opportunity, a goal by Seifeddin Jaziri, was overturned by VAR for offside. Throughout the second half, Al Ahly struggled to capitalize on their chances, with misses from Emam Ashour, Taher Mohamed, and Akram Tawfik. Zamalek came close to a late victory when Ahmed “Zizo” El Sayed set up Jaziri, who narrowly missed from close range. After the extra time, the match went to penalties. El Shenawy’s initial save from Hamza Mathlouthi gave Ahly an edge, but tension mounted as Ahly’s…
