Zamalek's first football team settled for a draw at the start of their Egyptian Premier League campaign against Al Ittihad Al Sakandary on Friday evening.
Zamalek drew 0-0 with Al Ittihad Al Sakandary in the match held at Cairo International Stadium during the opening round of the Premier League for the "2026-2027" season.
It was not an ideal start for the White Knights, the defending champions, who dropped two points in their league opener.
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The Zamalek vs. Al Ittihad Al Sakandary match saw White Knights defender Mohamed Ismail sustain a head injury, but he insisted on continuing the game.
Zamalek's medical staff applied a compression bandage to Ismail's head to help him continue the match.
Mahmoud Hamdi "El-Wensh" saved his Zamalek team from a certain goal in the 75th minute by making a last-ditch intervention to clear the ball before it crossed the goal line.
Watch highlights from the Zamalek vs. Al Ittihad Al Sakandary match from here or view the album attached above
Date of Zamalek's upcoming match against National Bank of Egypt
Zamalek awaits a tough and challenging encounter against National Bank of Egypt in the second round of the Premier League.
The National Bank of Egypt vs. Zamalek match is scheduled to take place at Cairo International Stadium next Wednesday, August 26.
The National Bank of Egypt vs. Zamalek match will kick off at 8:00 PM.
National Bank of Egypt began their league campaign with a 0-1 loss to Abu Qir Fertilizers.
