El Nahas: Al Ahly's win over Zamalek marks a new start

Al Ahly interim head coach Emad El Nahas said the 2–1 victory over rivals Zamalek in the Egyptian Premier League marks a significant turning point for the team, praising his players’ focus and determination in the high-stakes derby.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, El Nahas stated:

"Congratulations to Al Ahly and our fans.The players showed great focus, resilience, and the ability to come from behind. We had in-depth discussions before the match, and even after conceding a penalty in the first half, we managed to regain control and dominate."

"Small details decide big games, and thankfully things went our way. We showed determination, adjusted our game plan, and secured the win. I repeat my congratulations to the fans and thank the players for their effort and focus in the lead-up to the match. This victory will mark the beginning of a new phase for the team." El Nahas commended the entire squad’s performance, highlighting their commitment and tactical discipline.

"All the players earned our trust today. The chances we created speak for themselves, and while Mohamed Sherif didn’t score, he made a big impact with his work rate and movement."

"We prepared well for this match, and the players executed tactical rotations efficiently. We’ll continue to train hard and correct our mistakes ahead of the next fixture. Overall, it was a strong display against Zamalek."

With the win, Al Ahly extended their dominance in league encounters with Zamalek, having now won 51 of their 131 league meetings. Zamalek have won 29 times, with 51 matches ending in draws.

Al Ahly will face Ismaily Electricity in the 10th round of the Egyptian Premier League on Saturday, 4 October.