Monday 09/February/2026 – 05:58 AM
The fifth round matches resulted in CAF Champions League About different scenes for Egyptian clubs, between early qualification, complex calculations, and a harsh wait for the final round.
A valuable draw for Al-Ahly in Algeria
Al-Ahly emerged with a valuable goalless draw against JS Kabylie in Algeria. To officially reserve the qualification ticket with 9 points, before an expected confrontation against the Royal Army at Cairo Stadium, which will be decisive in determining the group leader and runner-up.
Zamalek and Al-Masry are between two fires in the Confederation
Zamalek suffered a difficult loss against Zambia’s ZESCO with an unanswered goal in Zambia, freezing its score at 8 points in second place, and finds itself required not to give up in the final round against Kaizer Chiefs at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium, as there is no alternative to victory, or waiting for Al-Masry to stumble against ZESCO to preserve the chances of qualifying.
As for Al-Masry Al-Port Said, his situation became more complicated after losing to Kaizer Chiefs with a score of 2-1 in South Africa, placing him in third place with 7 points, and becoming required to win against Zesco at the Suez Stadium, while awaiting the results of the competitors, to keep his chances standing until the last minute.
Pyramids continues its title defense campaign
In complete contrast, Pyramids continued their strong performances and achieved a landslide victory over Nigeria’s Rivers United 4-1 away from home, confirming their lead in the group with 13 points and officially qualifying without waiting for complicated calculations.
