Only a few hours remain until the highly anticipated match between Zamalek Club and their counterpart AS Port de Djibouti, marking the kickoff of the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League season.
Zamalek will face AS Port at 8:00 PM today, Friday, at Cairo International Stadium, in the first leg of the preliminary round one of the CAF Champions League.
The clash between Zamalek and AS Port de Djibouti will be broadcast on ON Sport (ON Sport 1 HD) channel, with renowned commentator Essam Abdo providing commentary and audio description.
A Fiery Clash Between Zamalek and AS Port
The encounter between Zamalek and AS Port de Djibouti comes as part of the opening journey for both teams in the new edition of the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League tournament.
Under the leadership of their technical director Motamed Gamal, Zamalek aims to achieve a positive result in the first-leg match, which will aid them ahead of the return leg scheduled for Saturday, September 12, also at Cairo International Stadium.
The two legs, home and away, are expected to determine the team advancing to the next round of the tournament, given Zamalek's desire to continue their African campaign and compete strongly for the title.
What Has Zamalek Delivered Against Djiboutian Clubs?
Looking back at historical records, Zamalek Club has faced only one team from Djibouti, namely Arta Solar, during the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup competition, according to data from the global website "Transfermarkt".
The White Club's meeting against their Djiboutian opponent occurred in the Round of 32 of the Confederation Cup. Arta Solar won the first leg 2-0, while the White Club triumphed in the return leg 4-1, thus qualifying overall with an aggregate score of 4-3 across both matches.
The White Knight enters the first-leg confrontation against AS Port armed with the memory of eliminating their fellow countrymen Arta Solar, aiming to secure victory in the opening match of the new Champions League edition.
