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<\/figure>\n\n\nThis victory marks a significant achievement for Zamalek, who have now claimed their fifth CAF Super Cup title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game between the two Egyptian giants began with Al Ahly looking the more dominant side, and they took the lead in the 44th minute through Wessam Abou Ali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The forward calmly converted a penalty, sending the ball down the center of the goal after a VAR review confirmed a foul on Akram Tawfik by Zamalek\u2019s Hamza Mathlouthi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite going behind, Zamalek responded with resilience. The second half saw them steadily grow into the game, and their persistence paid off in the 77th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Substitute Naser Mansy, who had been on the field for just one minute, capitalized on a well-delivered cross from Omar Gaber, leveling the score with a composed finish from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remaining minutes of regular time were a flurry of action and near-misses, with both teams pushing for a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al Ahly came close in the dying moments, but Rami Rabia\u2019s header sailed over the bar, ensuring the match would be decided by penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the shootout, Al Ahly\u2019s Yahia Attiyat Allah missed a crucial penalty, and Wessam Abou Ali\u2019s shot hit the post, handing the advantage to Zamalek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The “White Knights” converted four of their five attempts, with Hossam Abdelmaguid sealing the victory by calmly slotting his shot into the bottom left corner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Zamalek clinched the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout victory over arch-rivals Al Ahly, following a 1-1 draw at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday night. The “White Knights” held their nerve in a tense shootout, ultimately winning 4-3 to lift their fifth Super Cup title. This victory…<\/p>\n