Preview: Al Ahly open Egypt Cup campaign against El Sekka Al Hadid SC

Al Ahly’s senior football team will begin the 2026-2027 Egypt Cup campaign when they take on El Sekka El Hadid SC in the Round of 32 on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm at Cairo International Stadium.

The two sides have met 19 times in the history of the Egypt Cup, with Al Ahly winning 14 encounters, four ending in draws and El Sekka El Hadid claiming victory once.

The Red Eagles have scored 33 goals in these meetings and conceded 10.

Al Ahly top the list of Egypt Cup winners with 39 titles, including two shared with Zamalek in the 1942-1943 and 1957-1958 seasons.

Zamalek are second with 29 titles, including two shared with Al Ahly. Ittihad Alexandria and Tersana have each won the competition six times, while Arab Contractors have lifted the trophy on three occasions.

Olympic Club, Ismaily, Haras El Hodoud, ENPPI and Pyramids FC have each won the Egypt Cup twice, while Tram, Canal and Al Masry have each claimed the title once.

The winner of the Al Ahly vs. El Sekka El Hadid tie will face the winner of the match between Suez-Petrojet vs. Delphi in the Round of 16.