In a thrilling encounter at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zamalek emerged victorious over fierce rivals Al Ahly in the 2024 CAF Super Cup final.
After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, Zamalek secured their fifth Super Cup crown with a 4-3 penalty shootout win.
Al Ahly, led by coach Marcel Koller, were seeking their ninth Super Cup title, having last won it in 2021. However, Zamalek, under the guidance of Jose Gomes, were equally determined to add to their trophy cabinet as the deafening crowd chanted in support of both teams.
Al Ahly took the lead one minute before halftime whIn a thrilling encounter at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Zamalek emerged victorious over fierce rivals Al Ahly in the 2024 CAF Super Cup final.en Wessam Abou Ali converted from the penalty spot to give the Champions League holders the advantage. But Zamalek’s Nasr Mansi equalized in the 77th minute, sending the match into extra time.
Neither side could find the winning goal in extra time, with both defenses standing firm. The match was decided by penalties, with both teams converting their first two kicks.
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However, Al Ahly’s Yahia Attiyat Allah missed their third penalty, and Wessam Abou Ali, who had scored earlier, also failed to convert for Al Ahly.
Zamalek’s players celebrated joyously after the winning penalty, securing their fifth CAF Super Cup title. The two sides will now turn their attention to the upcoming CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup draws on October 7 in Cairo, where they will learn their opponents as they prepare to defend their respective titles.
