Zamalek secured their 15th Egyptian Premier League title on May 17, 2026, following a 1-0 win over Ceramica Cleopatra at home [1, 2]. Oday Dabbagh scored the only goal just eight minutes into the match, giving Zamalek an early lead that they maintained until the final whistle [1, 2].
Entering the final round, Zamalek needed only a point to claim the championship regardless of other results, but they went one better with a full victory [1, 2]. The team had a second goal disallowed for a foul on Chico Banza during the match [1, 2]. Ceramica Cleopatra missed a key penalty 11 minutes after the second half began, which could have changed the outcome [1, 2].
This win ended Zamalek’s league title drought since 2022 and dethroned the defending champions Al Ahly, who finished third, three points behind [1, 2]. Pyramids FC secured second place, trailing Zamalek by one point but finishing a point ahead of Al Ahly [1, 2].
Earlier in May 2026, Zamalek lost the African Confederation Cup final to Algeria’s USM Alger in a penalty shootout 8-7 after the two-legged tie ended 1-1 on aggregate [1, 2]. Despite that disappointment, the league title brings a major domestic trophy to Zamalek’s cabinet this season.
The Egyptian Premier League season closed with Zamalek on top, having clinched the championship on May 17. Attention will now turn to preparations for the next season and domestic cup competitions.