Al-Ahly Clinches Victory Over Zamalek in Fourth-Round Derby of Egypt’s basketball premier League
In a high-stakes fourth-round encounter of the 2025-2026 Allianz Basketball Premier League, Al-Ahly’s first team defeated Zamalek with a 75-69 finish.
The game unfolded across four periods, with the scoreboard at each break showing: 19-15, 44-38, 60-53, and 75-69.
| Period | Score |
|---|---|
| Q1 | 19 – 15 |
| Q2 | 44 – 38 |
| Q3 | 60 – 53 |
| Final | 75 – 69 |
Al-Ahly led 44-38 at halftime and widened the margin to 60-53 after the third period, before closing out the win in the final stretch.
Eight teams are currently contesting the ranking phase: Al-Ahly, Al-Ittihad of Alexandria, Zamalek, Sporting, Al-Jazira, Telecom Egypt, Petrojet, and Smouha. The round uses a home-and-away format to determine the overall standings and dictate the quarterfinal matchups.
The allianz Basketball Premier League stands as the premier domestic competition, with the champion earning a ticket to the African League, a meaningful milestone on the path toward the Club World Cup.
Evergreen insights: The Al-Ahly-Zamalek rivalry continues to ignite fan interest and raise the bar for competitive standards in Egyptian basketball. Teams increasingly rely on depth and disciplined rotations as the season advances. The league’s structure-combining a league phase with a continental qualifier-ensures every game matters for seeding and potential title runs.
Reader questions: Which team do you foresee making the strongest push in the second half of the season? Which upcoming matchups are you most keen to watch as the schedule progresses?
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