Zamalek will face Al Ahly in Sunday’s Cairo derby without Hossam Abdel-Maguid, the defender who scored the club’s most recent goal against their rivals, while Moroccan forward Ashraf Bencharki remains at Al Ahly after scoring in their latest derby victory.
The two Egyptian giants meet at Cairo International Stadium in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League, with both sides preparing for another chapter in one of the country’s most significant football rivalries.
Beyond the points at stake, the fixture offers players an opportunity to establish themselves in the history of the derby. Goals scored in the contest often become lasting memories for supporters, but the identities of the most recent scorers reveal contrasting circumstances for the two clubs ahead of Sunday’s encounter.
For Zamalek, their latest goalscorer against Al Ahly has since left the club. Al Ahly, meanwhile, still have the player responsible for their most recent goal against Zamalek available as they prepare for the meeting.
Hossam Abdel-Maguid scored Zamalek’s last derby goal
Hossam Abdel-Maguid was the last Zamalek player to score against Al Ahly, finding the net when the teams met on 29 September 2025.
The international defender converted a penalty to give Zamalek the lead in that encounter, but Al Ahly recovered from the setback to secure a 2-1 victory.
Despite Zamalek taking the initiative through Abdel-Maguid’s spot-kick, their opponents eventually overturned the deficit to claim the win.
His goal remains Zamalek’s most recent scoring contribution against their traditional rivals, but the defender will not be available to add to that record in Sunday’s match.
Abdel-Maguid left the White Castle during the summer transfer window and moved to Bulgarian club Ludogorets. His departure means Zamalek will enter the latest edition of the derby without the player who scored their last goal in the fixture.
The defender’s exit provides a notable talking point ahead of the encounter, as Zamalek seek another opportunity to find the net against a side that defeated them in their previous meeting.
Bencharki remains at Al Ahly after derby success
Al Ahly’s most recent goalscorer against Zamalek is in a different position, with Ashraf Bencharki still part of the Red Devils’ squad ahead of Sunday’s clash.
The Moroccan forward played a prominent role in Al Ahly’s 3-0 victory over Zamalek on 1 May 2026, scoring twice as his side recorded a convincing win.
Hussein El Shahat scored Al Ahly’s other goal in that encounter, completing the three-goal margin over their city rivals.
Bencharki’s contribution made him the scorer of two of Al Ahly’s three goals in that derby, underlining his influence in the team’s most recent meeting with Zamalek.
His continued presence at Al Ahly also means he could have another opportunity to make an impact when the sides meet again on Sunday.
While Abdel-Maguid’s move to Ludogorets has removed Zamalek’s latest derby goalscorer from their squad, Bencharki remains available to Al Ahly as they prepare for the sixth-round fixture.
The contrasting situations add another dimension to the build-up, with Zamalek looking to produce a new goalscoring hero and Bencharki potentially seeking to extend his contribution to the rivalry.
