Zamalek SC will attempt to secure the Egyptian Premier League title when they face Ceramica Cleopatra FC in the decisive final round of the championship stage on Wednesday evening.
The match has become the centre of attention for Egyptian football supporters as the league title race reaches its conclusion, with Zamalek, Pyramids FC and Al Ahly SC all remaining involved in the battle for the championship.
Zamalek enter the encounter holding a crucial advantage over their rivals. The White Knights require only a draw to officially clinch the 2025-26 Egyptian Premier League crown, regardless of other results.
The Cairo club will hope their recent technical consistency can help deliver the title and offer supporters some consolation after disappointment in the Confederation Cup final earlier in the season.
Ceramica Cleopatra, however, are expected to provide strong resistance as they attempt to disrupt Zamalek’s title ambitions and finish their own campaign with a notable result against one of Egypt’s biggest clubs.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The fixture is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, with kick-off set for 8:00pm local time in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian broadcaster ON Sport will televise the match live on ON Sport 1 as part of its coverage of the Egyptian Premier League.
Supporters will also be able to watch the game through the network’s digital application, which provides free coverage of Egyptian domestic competitions on smart devices.
The final round has attracted major attention because of the close title race involving Zamalek, Pyramids and Al Ahly, with every result potentially affecting the destination of the league trophy.
Expected Zamalek Line-Up
Coach Moataz Gamal is expected to deploy an attacking 4-3-3 formation as Zamalek aim to finish the job.
Projected Zamalek line-up:
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed Awad
- Defence: Mahmoud Bentayg, Hossam Abdel Maguid, Mahmoud Hamdi El Wensh, Mohamed Ibrahim
- Midfield: Mohamed Shehata, Ahmed Rabie, Abdallah El Said
- Attack: Chico Banza, Uday Al Dabbagh and Juan Bezerra.
The attacking trio is expected to carry much of Zamalek’s hopes as the club seeks the point required to become champions.
Ceramica Cleopatra Ready to Challenge
Ceramica Cleopatra coach Ali Maher is likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation in an attempt to frustrate the league leaders.
Projected Ceramica Cleopatra line-up:
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed Bassam
- Defence: Karim El Debis, Saad Samir, Ragab Nabil, Ahmed Hany
- Midfield: Justin Arthur, Amr El Solia
- Advanced midfielders: Ayman Saad Moka, Mohamed Reda Bobo, Ahmed Belhaj
- Striker: Fakhri Lakay.
With the championship hanging in the balance, expectations are high for an intense and emotional contest that could define the Egyptian football season.
