Zamalek crowned Egyptian Premier League Champions

Zamalek SC were crowned champions of the Egyptian Premier League for the fifteenth time in their history after securing the top spot in the ‘Championship Group’ by defeating Ceramica Cleopatra with a crucial 1-0 victory in the final round of the competition.

Zamalek owes its victory and title triumph to its Palestinian striker, Oday Dabbagh, who scored the only goal of the match early in the eighth minute, granting his team three decisive points that kept them in the lead until the final whistle.

Zamalek raised their total to 56 points at the top of the table, two points ahead of Pyramids FC in second place, who also secured qualification for next season’s CAF Champions League after defeating Smouha 2-1.

Meanwhile, Al Ahly finished the season in third place with 53 points, settling for qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup after an away win against Al Masry by two goals to nil.

Zamalek storm to top

Zamalek’s title came after a competitive season that saw an intense battle for the top spot until the very last round. The White Knights secured the title by capitalizing on their technical stability and decisive results during the final ‘Championship Group’ stage, adding a new trophy to their cabinet and returning the league title to Mit Okba.

Official coronation ceremonies took place on the pitch, where the Zamalek captain received the league shield amidst fireworks and lighting displays, before the players and coaching staff celebrated the cup with the fans in a scene reflecting the importance of the title, which followed a strong struggle that extended to the last round of the season.

Featured image via Getty/Ahmad Hasabullah

By Alaa Shamali

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